{"id":13257,"date":"2025-05-08T22:42:38","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T22:42:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=13257"},"modified":"2025-05-08T22:42:38","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T22:42:38","slug":"robert-francis-prevost-announced-as-new-pope-as-he-makes-first-public-appearance-since-being-elected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=13257","title":{"rendered":"Robert Francis Prevost announced as new pope as he makes first public appearance since being elected"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Just one day after the conclave began in Rome, the College of Cardinals has elected a new pope: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost.<\/p><div class=\"vlyjo69f5c5c685417\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.vlyjo69f5c5c685417 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.vlyjo69f5c5c685417 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.vlyjo69f5c5c685417 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.vlyjo69f5c5c685417 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.vlyjo69f5c5c685417 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<p>In a surprise decision, Prevost\u2014an American born in Chicago and known for his moderate stance\u2014was chosen over several expected frontrunners. 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