Ruth Sherlock

Tell us what it was like. Well, you know, in those moments leading up to the white smoke, there were just people in prayer all over the square in their own languages. I heard Italian, French, Bengali. Sister Mary Agnes Mruga, a nun from Poland, gave this great description of what it was like waiting outside the Sistine Chapel while the cardinals were inside.

And then the white smoke just started billowing out of the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, meaning that new Pope had been chosen. There were marching bands and chants of Viva il Papa, Long Live the Pope, And then it was announced, Robert Provost, an American Cardinals Pope. You know, the reaction where I was was actually initially one of confusion.

And then the white smoke just started billowing out of the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, meaning that new Pope had been chosen. There were marching bands and chants of Viva il Papa, Long Live the Pope, And then it was announced, Robert Provost, an American Cardinals Pope. You know, the reaction where I was was actually initially one of confusion.

And then the white smoke just started billowing out of the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, meaning that new Pope had been chosen. There were marching bands and chants of Viva il Papa, Long Live the Pope, And then it was announced, Robert Provost, an American Cardinals Pope. You know, the reaction where I was was actually initially one of confusion.

Lots of people hadn't heard through the tinny speakers. People were frantically trying to check their phones, but there was no phone data. But gradually the name Provost kind of spread through the crowd. And then he appeared on the lodger of the Basilica.

Lots of people hadn't heard through the tinny speakers. People were frantically trying to check their phones, but there was no phone data. But gradually the name Provost kind of spread through the crowd. And then he appeared on the lodger of the Basilica.

Lots of people hadn't heard through the tinny speakers. People were frantically trying to check their phones, but there was no phone data. But gradually the name Provost kind of spread through the crowd. And then he appeared on the lodger of the Basilica.

His first words were, peace be with you all. And you know, Leila, his speech had echoes of the papacy of his predecessor, Francis, for its global message. He sent well wishes of peace to quote all of the people all over the earth. He gave a special greeting to the diocese of Chiclayo in Peru, where he lived for many years, where he was a bishop.

His first words were, peace be with you all. And you know, Leila, his speech had echoes of the papacy of his predecessor, Francis, for its global message. He sent well wishes of peace to quote all of the people all over the earth. He gave a special greeting to the diocese of Chiclayo in Peru, where he lived for many years, where he was a bishop.

His first words were, peace be with you all. And you know, Leila, his speech had echoes of the papacy of his predecessor, Francis, for its global message. He sent well wishes of peace to quote all of the people all over the earth. He gave a special greeting to the diocese of Chiclayo in Peru, where he lived for many years, where he was a bishop.

And he recited the Hail Mary prayer with thousands of people joining him from the square.

And he recited the Hail Mary prayer with thousands of people joining him from the square.

And he recited the Hail Mary prayer with thousands of people joining him from the square.

Well, the reaction was actually very mixed. Where I was standing, there was some disappointment, particularly among Italians. You know, there have been many Italian popes before and they were hoping that one of the Italian cardinals would be chosen. Among Americans, though, as you can imagine, there was shock. There absolutely isn't a precedent there.

Well, the reaction was actually very mixed. Where I was standing, there was some disappointment, particularly among Italians. You know, there have been many Italian popes before and they were hoping that one of the Italian cardinals would be chosen. Among Americans, though, as you can imagine, there was shock. There absolutely isn't a precedent there.

Well, the reaction was actually very mixed. Where I was standing, there was some disappointment, particularly among Italians. You know, there have been many Italian popes before and they were hoping that one of the Italian cardinals would be chosen. Among Americans, though, as you can imagine, there was shock. There absolutely isn't a precedent there.

For previous popes, Leo XIV is the first pope from the United States, as we said, and there was jubilation. Here's Max Gleason. He's a 21-year-old American college student studying in Rome.

For previous popes, Leo XIV is the first pope from the United States, as we said, and there was jubilation. Here's Max Gleason. He's a 21-year-old American college student studying in Rome.

For previous popes, Leo XIV is the first pope from the United States, as we said, and there was jubilation. Here's Max Gleason. He's a 21-year-old American college student studying in Rome.

So lots of optimism about what this Pope might be able to achieve. Lots of expectations. It's a very difficult time in the world. And Pope Francis spoke repeatedly about human suffering in conflict, about poverty, and many people hoping he'll continue that legacy. And Pierre's Ruth Sherlock. Thank you, Ruth. Thanks so much, Leila.