New elected Pope Leo XIV on the balcony of St Peter's Basilica on May 8, 2025. - Reuters
SINGAPORE: The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore said it rejoices at the election of the new pope, and called on Catholics to pray for the newly elected pontiff.
White smoke billowed out of a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel in the early hours of May 9 (Singapore time), signifying that a new pope had been elected on the second day of the balloting process known as the conclave.
