‘Outnumbered’ panelists expressed their reactions following the announcement that a new pope was chosen during the fourth vote. Senior correspondent Benjamin Hall shared insights into the forthcoming unveiling and the subsequent steps to be taken.
Catholics around the world are rejoicing at the election of a new pope.
Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, is an American from Chicago, Illinois. He was created a cardinal in 2023 by Pope Francis.
On Thursday, May 8, 2025, the secluded College of Cardinals named the new Bishop of Rome, Pope Leo XIV. He becomes the 267th successor of Saint Peter after gathering for slightly over 24 hours and reaching a decision after four rounds of voting.
Cardinal Robert F. Prevost from the U.S., now Pope Leo XIV, stood on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on May 8, 2025. (Reuters/Claudia Greco)
