‘I’ve never seen anything like it’: Massachusetts residents in Rome recount moment new pope was elected

BOSTON (WHDH) – Cheers erupted through Vatican City as Pope Leo XIV was elected. He’s the first American pope in history.

It’s a moment millions around the world watched on screens. But Evan Gillis got to see it with his own eyes.

“To watch the first American pope walk out onto that balcony, it felt just really overwhelming and really special,” said Gillis…

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