The new pontiff appears on the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica. Pope Leo XIV is an American Cardinal called Robert Francis Prevost and the successor to Pope Francis.

The newly elected Pope Leo XIV in Vatican

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV in Vatican

Black smoke billows from the Sistine Chapel chimney where cardinals gather on the second day of the conclave to elect the new Pope in Vatican City, Vatican, on 07 May 2025.

On the first day of Conclave, people gathered in St. Peter Square to assist to Pro Eligendo Romano Potenfice Mass and to observe the result of the first election, which resulted in a black smoke meaning that votes of 133 Cardinals electing the Pope didn’t reach a majority result.

First Day of the Conclave

First Black Smoke from the Conclave in Vatican

Cardinals attend the “Pro Eligendo Romano Pontfice” final Mass with cardinals before the conclave to elect a new pope in St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, Vatican, on 07 May 2025.

(EDITOR NOTE: STRICTLY EDITORIAL USE ONLY) The Sistine Chapel and the “Room of Tears” on the Eve of the Conclave at Vatican City, Vatican, on 6 May 2025. On May 7, 133 cardinals will enter the Sistine Chapel to begin the Papal Conclave to elect the new leader of the Catholic Church.

Raniero Mancinelli, the tailor of the Pope in Rome, Italy - 5 May 2025

Cardinals arrive for a college of cardinals' meeting at Vatican City, Vatican, on 05 May 2025.

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle celebrates mass in Rome, Italy

Waiting for the conclave and the election of the new Pontiff.

Settings for the Conclave: workers install curtains on the main balcony of St Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, Vatican, on 05 May 2025, where the new Pope will be introduced to the world after election.

Mass on the ninth of nine days of mourning (Novendiali) for late Pope Francis, Vatican City, Vatican

Ninth Mass of Novendiale in Suffrage for Pope Francis in Vatican

Preparation for the conclave in Vatican city, Italy

Since 25 April 2025, Ukranian Artist Yona Tukuser has been displaying a board “Hope for Peace” near the sculpture Angels Unawares in St. Peter’s Square where she intend to stay until the election of the new Pope (beginning on 7 May 2025).

Following the burial of Pope Francis, who died on Monday 21 April 2025 at the age of 88, people held a rosary prayer at St. Mary Major Basilica (Santa Maria Maggiore) in the center of Rome.

Thousand of people went to the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major on 27 April 2025.Pope Francis died on Monday 21 April 2025 at the age of 88, and was buried in St. Mary Major on 26 April.

Mass on the eighth of nine days of mourning (Novendiali) for late Pope Francis in Vatican

The first batch of pilgrims from Srinagar departed for Madinah in Saudi Arabia to perform the annual Hajj. A total of 3,600 Hajj pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir will be embarking on the holy journey to Mecca and Madinah this year.

People went to the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major, in the center of Rome, visited the grave of Pope Francis, who died on Monday 21 April 2025 at the age of 88, and was buried in St. Mary Major on 26 April.

Ahead of the Conclave starting on 7 May 2025 for electing the new Pope, Cardinals attend the 4th Novendiales (Novemdiales) Mass for Pope Francis, with an homily of Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, at St. Peter’s Basilica

Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh is holding its grand rally demanding justice for atrocities during the Awami League regime.They have placed demands at the rally cancellation of the Women’s Affairs Reform Commission’s report for allegedly going against the Quran and Sunnah, restoration of ‘full faith in Allah’ in the constitution, withdrawal of all false cases filed during the Awami League’s rule, trial for the May 5, 2013 Shapla Chattar killings and an end to the persecution of Muslims in Palestine and India.

Mass on the seventh of nine days of mourning (Novendiali) for late Pope Francis in Vatican

Firefighters install the chimney on the roof of the Sisitine Chapel at the Vatican. Smoke will come out of the chimney announcing the choice of the new Pope

The chimney of the Sistine Chapel ready for the Conclave in Vatican

Mass on the sixth of nine days of mourning (Novendiali) for late Pope Francis in Vatican

The Rato Machhindranath chariot festival is one of the greatest religious events in the city and the longest chariot festival celebrated in the country. Rato Machhindranath is known as the god of rain, and both Hindus and Buddhists worship for good rain to prevent drought during the rice harvest season.

Mass on the fifth day of the "Novendiali," nine days of mourning for late Pope Francis, in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican

Mass on the fourth day of the "Novendiali," nine days of mourning for late Pope Francis, in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican

Novendiale in Suffrage for Pope Francis in Vatican

A person wears a religious costume with several name tags during the religious holiday of Palm Sunday at the Cathedral of Saint John. Palm Sunday is a religious holiday celebrating Jesus' entry into Jerusalem.

People visit Pope Francis's Tomb in Rome, Italy - 27 Apr 2025

Pope Francis' funeral guests in Rome, Italy

Pope Francis' funeral guests in Rome, Italy

Funeral of Pope Francis in St. PeterÕs Square.

The funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square.

The funeral of Pope Francis at St. Peter s' square.

A tribute to Pope Francis was held at Saint Louis Church after he passed away on April 21 2025 at the age of 88 years.

On Friday, April 25, the faithful gathered to honor Pope Francis. Thousands came together in a moving tribute at St. Peter’s Square. They expressed gratitude for his years of spiritual leadership. Prayers and songs echoed throughout the Vatican City. Many held signs with messages of love and support. It was a heartfelt moment of unity and devotion to the Holy Father.

Commemorationo of Pope Francis in Rome, Italy - 25 Apr 2023

Solemn mass in the Notre-Dame Cathedral, in Paris, France - 25 Apr 2025

According to the Vatican, approximately 250,000 people visited the basilica over three days to pay their final respects. With the public farewell now completed, world leaders are arriving in Rome ahead of the funeral scheduled for April 26, 2025.

Faithful pay homage to Pope Francis at St. Peter's Basilica.

Pope Francis died on April 21 and will be on public viewing until the funeral scheduled for April 26 2025.