7.9K views · 72 reactions | “That’s the kind of pope we need”: As white smoke billowed out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, the crowd roared, cheered and even cried — and that smoke signaled the election of the first-ever U.S. pope, Chicago-born Robert Prevost, who chose the name Pope Leo XIV. Revelers told Tony about witnessing history from St. Peter’s Square. | CBS Mornings | Facebook

48K views · 1.7K reactions | St. Peter’s Square erupts with joy at the General Audience. The Pope tries to finish his sentence, but the crowd takes over: ‘Leone! Leone!’ He swallows, smiles shyly. History is being made as more and more pilgrims meet the Catholic Church’s new Pope! #popeleoxiv #vatican #catholic #catholicism #catholicchurch #leone #papaleonexiv #rome #vaticancity #vaticano | Catholic News Agency | Facebook

117K views · 28 reactions | In an empty St. Peter's Square Friday, Pope Francis offered his "Urbi et Orbi" blessing, which is normally reserved for Christmas and Easter. During the service, the pope said "we find ourselves afraid and lost," and compared the coronavirus pandemic to an “unexpected, turbulent storm.” | CBS Newspath | Facebook

27K views · 295 reactions | SANTAAA OH MY GOD That’s right, the big man himself is back on St. Peter’s Square, could it BE any more Christmassy right now?  | The Manc | Facebook

616K views · 2.6K reactions | Pope Francis leaves St Peter's Square for the last time #sancta #Catholic #stpeters #popefrancis | Sancta Familia | Facebook

749K views · 14K reactions | A breathtaking aerial view of St. Peter's Square and Pope Francis' coffin, during the Funeral Mass for beloved late Pope. | Catholic News Agency | Facebook