A New Era Begins: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV.

The white smoke has risen, and history has been made.

From the heart of Vatican City, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the 267th pope, officially stepping into the role as Pope Leo XIV.

Chosen by the College of Cardinals in the iconic Sistine Chapel, this announcement marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Catholic Church worldwide.

As the faithful across the globe take in the news, Benbrook residents join the rest of the world in watching closely to see how Pope Leo XIV will lead in this pivotal moment in church history.

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