9 May 2025

NZer recalls moment Pope Leo XIV was revealed

From Midday Report, 12:15 pm on 9 May 2025

Cheers of joy erupted in Rome as Senior Cardinal Dominique Mambert stepped onto St Peter's balcony to announce who had been selected to next lead the Catholic Church. New Zealander Johnny Sutherland was among the thousands who rushed to the Vatican upon hearing the news. Sutherland spoke to Charlotte Cook.