The statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro displayed on Friday (May 9) the image of the newly elected Pope Leo XIV marking his election on Thursday (May 8).

The statue in the Brazilin city of Rio de Janeiro was illuminated as tribute to the election of the new pontiff on Thursday.

Americans in St. Peter’s Square were stunned and joyous when they learned that an American cardinal, Robert Provost, was ...