DENVER — As soon as white smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, Catholics around the world rejoiced. A new pope was chosen, Robert Prevost, who will now be known as Pope Leo XIV.
In Denver, Catholics also rejoiced — many of them dropping whatever they were previously doing to get to a special mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception.
“We’re just thrilled, beyond thrilled,” said Cara Kerr, who rushed to the special mass with her husband, Noel Kerr. “I just started clapping and jumping up and down.”
The Kerrs told Denver7 they’re new Catholics, but had been waiting for the white smoke since the beginning of the conclave…