DENISON, Texas (KXII) - Following fewer than 24 hours in isolation, white smoke indicated the conclusion of the conclave and the beginning of Cardinal Robert Prevost’s term as Pope Leo XIV. Catholics who attended Mass at St. Patrick’s Church in Denison on Friday afternoon initially felt surprised. "It was somewhat unexpected because I believe it usually takes considerably more time to select a new pope," Gerry Brundage commented. Garth Christian mentioned it was thrilling. "I thought it would take about a week before we could get the information, and we definitely didn't anticipate getting an American," Christian stated. He was born in Chicago in 1955 and became the first pope in history hailing from the United States. This is thrilling news for Catholics such as Patty Christian. My forebears originally arrived from Germany and many of them established themselves in Chicago before gradually moving further," she explained. "I...