Chicago-born Robert Prevost named new leader of the Catholic Church, choosing the name Leo XIV.

Pope Leo XIV is the first American to be named pope in the history of the Church.

“Peace be with you all” were the first words Pope Leo XIV said to the crowd from the balcony of Saint Peter’s Basilica. 

Thousands of people stood below in Saint Peter’s Square as an emotional pope addressed the crowd. Pope Leo XIV spoke to the crowd in Italian, Spanish, and Latin, but not English.

The crowd roared as white smoke blew from the pipes of the Sistine Chapel, signaling a new pope has been selected. The vote comes on the second day of the papal election process known as the Conclave.

President Trump spoke on social media about the pope election, saying “It is such an honor to realize that he is the first American Pope. What excitement, and what a Great Honor for our Country.”

The announcement was made in Latin, “Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum: Habemus Papam!” (“I bring you tidings of great joy: We have a pope!”)