Visitors to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore jostle for the best view of the new Pope Leo XIV as he pays his respects to his predecessor, Pope Francis.

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Leo (Overnight sensation) (from series)

Pope Francis has died. The Church and the world turn toward the eternal city and wait with bated breath to see who will emerge from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica. The conclave begins. This series captures the sadness, joy, and chaos of this monumental event.

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Tomáš Baršváry

professional photographer, Štandard

Photography captured my heart while studying film directing in the UK. It served as a detox from the hectic environment of film production. Over time, I took more and more photos until I decided to devote myself fully to this craft. In 2024, I started shooting for Slovo+ magazine, and in December of that year, I received an offer to photograph for Denník Štandard, which I accepted.