Black smoke from the Sistine Chapel, first day of the conclave, Vatican. Photos © Marek Ladzinski / FORUM
Nuns praying in front of the basilica, Vatican City. Photo © Marek Ladzinski / FORUM
Conclave prayers, St. Peter’s Square, Vatican. Photo © Marek Ladzinski / FORUM
White smoke rising from the chimney of St. Peter’s Basilica. Photo © Marek Ladzinski / FORUM
Great joy among the faithful as white smoke appeared over the Sistine Chapel. Photo © Marek Ladzinski / FORUM
American faithful rejoice at the election of Robert Francis Prevost as pope. Photo © Marek Ladzinski / FORUM
Decorating the balcony for the arrival of the new pope. Photo © Marek Ladzinski / FORUM
Great joy among the faithful as white smoke appeared over the Sistine Chapel. Photo © Marek Ladzinski / FORUM
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, from the United States, was elected pope and took the name Leo XIV, becoming the first pope from the USA. Photo © Marek Ladzinski / FORUM