Cardinal Robert Purvest becomes the first American pope

Cardinal Robert Purvest becomes the first American pope

The temporary chimney at the top of the Sistine Chapel released a white smoke helmet on Thursday, signaling that the 133 cardinals working inside had reached a majority of two-thirds to choose a new pope for the Catholic Church. American cardinal Robert Presse was declared a choice to replace Pope Francis. Bells in the Basilica … Read more