Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost, who will take the name Pope Leo XIV, was elected as the new leader of the Catholic Church. Leo, 69, was chosen on Day 2 of the papal conclave and is the first pontiff ever from the United States. Norah O’Donnell and Maurice DuBois anchored a CBS News special report.
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Great coverage!! I am so pleased the new Pope holds social justice so highly. Grateful!!❤❤❤❤
Blessed, the world in your existence @POPE LEO XIV
**Congratulation !!!… Praise and Honour to God Almighty ~~~**
He has just being named as pope and I already feel he has a special place in my heart, God bless him and give him strength and wisdom for the brave work he just accept.
Shout out Dolton, IL, the true birthplace of the new Pontiff
Like our dear Pope Johannes XXIII (1958-1963) he talked about PEACE, the first and most important thing for humanity. Without peace nothing can be built.
Congratulations to all US Citizens for having the first US American pope!!
Make Vatican Great Again
How wrong they were.
Can I just say… I think CBS did a fantastic job today with their coverage. They embraced this for what it is… a joyous moment for over a billion catholics and an important and hopeful one for every person of any faith or lack thereof in the world. They were upbeat and positive and not constantly challenging the Church, the Cardinals, or our new Pope… they did it right and let it be joyous. Norah and Maurice did this right.
Undoubtedly the most magical moment of 2025!
May God Bless you always Pope Leo XIV, we love you.
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As an asian catholic we will support and embrace our new pope. 🙏❤️
I pray that he can lead the Catholics into a new era and follow the amazing work that Pope Francis started, I'm not crazy about all his family coming out to the media it gives me the impression that they look for the attention, I don't recall Pope Francis' family ever standing in front of a camera the entire time he was Pope.
Does anyone know which watch the Pope is wearing? Is it a Casio?
how good will old leo be at hide the peds
1:04:10 Habemus Papam 1:14:40 Pope Leo XIV
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I was at work in a public school in the USA, but I paused and watched his speech. I was teary-eyed. My coteachers, who are former Catholics, are proud that he is American, but Ile to bring these people back to the prayed that our pope will be ab Catholic church.
Cestitka do novo izbraniot papa Lav 14!Se najubavo no negoviot zivoy ponatamu!Hristo Neskovski -anticki Makedonec
Palatine!
Proud as Peruvian nationalized American he lived in Perú 40 years selected as a bishop in Peru by Francisco. Being catholic believe in Jesus and Virgin Mary!
Just a reminder: Pope Francis was also an American pope — from South America. Pope Leo XIV is the first pope from the United States, not the first American one. Words matter.
He is NOT the first American Pope. He is the 2nd American Pope AFTER Francis. The American CONTINENT includes Argentina. It is more correct to say he is the First Pope from the USA. The USA does NOT have a Monopoly on the word "America". The Idiots & Morons who lack Geography & History will continue to say he is the first American Pope.
Welcoming everyone does not mean allowing illegal immigration that will bankrupt a country and endanger its citizens. May he be a good and holy pope and truly Catholic.
This is history in the making. The first Pope born in the USA, with English as his first language. He appears to be a very humble, saintly man. The fact that as a 6 year old, a neighbour told him that he would Pope one day says it all. He was destined for this job at birth. God has Blessed America!
This is madness
And once again Americans make this about them and not what it is to become the pope. He is our papa now and don’t americanise this, we have enough trouble in the world associated with the USA, don’t put our papa in this category!!
Euclides. The. Hello. You. 🙂👍👍👍💯🇺🇲🦅
1:04:07 – Announcement
1:14:43 – First Appearance
that day i cried when i saw white smoke
thank you CBS, great coverage! please don’t take this video down for years to come to re-watch
This conclave, CBS had the best live coverage. Some networks struggled to identify the winning cardinal and the name he took.
The seagulls and Their chicks were probably saying "we have a POPE!!!"
POPE LEO XIV, Pray for Yankee Player Oswald Cabrera who needed Surgery today after last night's Left Leg injury AMEN!
I hate how they still repeat "pope of the Roman Catholic Church…" when Leo XIV is actually the pope of all Catholic churches.
I waa there right at tbe front. One of the greatest days of my life. I actualy didnt realise he was nearly in tears. Very humble gtounded man entrusted with a huge responsibility. Sure he'll make a great Pope. God bless Pope Leo.
Aww adorable 🤩🥰🥰
Still makes me emotional 😔
I love the italian language some words are similar to Spanish ❤
Absolutely have the chills❤❤
The first American pope of all time😂😂😂😂❤❤❤
Great job Nora, and I am not a fan – I watched many broadcasts on replay and you were the most sincerely captivated.
Despite being an atheist, I remember being in class and one of my friends said a new pope was elected and I watched it live on my computer at school and seeing it made me extremely happy. There's something about the fact that this has been happening for thousands of years and being able to witness history that makes it so special