The time it takes for the pope to come out publicly after being elected varies, but typically it happens within minutes after the announcement. Historically, Pope Francis appeared about 10 minutes after the announcement, Benedict XVI took about 5 minutes, and John Paul II took around 15 minutes to make their first public appearance following their election
. This first public appearance usually occurs from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, where the new pope gives his first blessing to the crowd gathered in St. Peter's Square
. If your question refers to the pope coming out for regular public appearances such as the Sunday Angelus or Papal General Audiences, these events have scheduled times. For example, the Sunday Angelus blessing typically happens at 12:00 pm, and Papal General Audiences usually start at 9:00 am on Wednesdays, with the pope coming out at the beginning of these events
. In summary:
- After election: The pope generally appears within about 5 to 15 minutes after the announcement of the new pope
- Regular public events: The pope comes out at scheduled times, such as 9:00 am for General Audiences or 12:00 pm for the Sunday Angelus
