The energy was palpable in the hallways and classrooms of St. William the Abbot School on Thursday, May 8th, as news of "white smoke" spread through the building, signifying the election of our new Holy Father! Students then gathered in the School Auditorium to watch Pope Leo XIV take his place in Church, and world, history. Chants of USA! USA! filled the auditorium, along with "Viva il Papa!" It was a moment like no other, and one that our students and staff will never forget. God bless Pope Leo XIV!