19:19⇢First American Pope Elected
⌨The newspapers unanimously report American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected Pope, taking the name Leo XIV (Adnkronos, ANSA, Avvenire, Corriere, HuffPost, Il Giornale, La Repubblica, La Stampa, Sky TG24). This marks a historic first—the election of a North American pontiff (Il Giornale, La Stampa). In his inaugural address, Leo XIV emphasized peace as his central message, saying "Peace be with you all" and expressing gratitude to his predecessor Pope Francis (ANSA, Avvenire, Corriere, HuffPost, La Repubblica, La Stampa). The new Pope will dine with cardinals tonight and celebrate Mass in the Sistine Chapel tomorrow (Corriere, La Repubblica). Former US President Trump called the election "an honor" (Corriere, La Stampa).