Vatican City: From the moment the white smoke appeared, signaling the election of a new pope, over 150,000 individuals quickly converged on the St. Peter’s area within just under an hour. This massive gathering occurred after the announcement of Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV.
According to Ansa News Agency, the Vatican reported a significant remodulation of the security apparatus to manage the influx of people. This included an increase in law enforcement personnel at the filter checkpoints to ensure safety and order during the historic event.
