The new pope was elected on May 8, 2025. Cardinal Robert Prevost from the United States was elected as the new pope and took the papal name Leo XIV. The election concluded on the second day of the conclave, which began on May 7, 2025. The white smoke indicating a successful election appeared at 6:07 p.m. on May 8, 2025, followed by the announcement and public appearance of Pope Leo XIV.
