Papal Conclave Day 2: We have a pope!

[heyzeus]

That's right. Sammy Davis Jr. The Candyman.

[Mary1966]

White smoke at 9:1AM PT (11:11AM CT).

[CardsofSTL]

[Mary1966]

The new pope has been announced: Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American, who takes the name Leo XIV. He is 69.

[CardsofSTL]

Surprising choice.

He's been more of a moderate on many issues. It will be interesting to see how he runs things.

[Leroy]

Recount.

And he can't speak English?

[GeddyWrox]

Any ideas as to whether or not he'll continue Pope Francis's more liberal doctrine, or revert the church back to a more conservative view?

[Mary1966]

Any ideas as to whether or not he'll continue Pope Francis's more liberal doctrine, or revert the church back to a more conservative view?

I never heard of him before so I don’t know.

[Mary1966]

Recount.

And he can't speak English?

The Pope is the Bishop of Rome, so it’s customary for him to speak Italian.

[cardsfantx]

He’s an American, so maybe will make Catholicism great again?