📹 Pope Leo XIV Holds First Mass in Sistine Chapel | Robert Prevost Becomes First American Pope

White smoke over the Vatican signaled a historic moment: Robert Prevost, a cardinal from Chicago, has been elected the first American pope in the history of the Catholic Church. Now known as Pope Leo XIV, he celebrated his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel, surrounded by cardinals and faithful from around the world.

In his first words as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV greeted the crowd in St. Peter’s Square with: "Peace be with you all," echoing the words of the risen Christ. He paid tribute to his predecessor, Pope Francis, and called for unity, peace, and hope in the Church.

📍 Recorded from Vatican City, Rome
🎥 Includes: White smoke moment, official announcement, and the full first Mass of Pope Leo XIV.

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