White smoke at Vatican: American Robert Prevost chosen as Pope, takes name Leo XIV

White smoke in BBC footage

Those gathered in St Peter's Square erupted in cheers after white smoke billowed from the chimney installed at the Vatican, signifying the election of a new pope. He has yet to appear on the balcony.

A senior cardinal will soon confirm the decision with the words "Habemus Papam" – Latin for "we have a Pope" – and introduce the n…