Vatican: White smoke arises from the Sistine Chapel chimney

White smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signifying that a new pope has been elected by the 133 cardinal electors.

Thousands of people flooded St. Peter’s Square to welcome the new pope

Thousands of people flooded St. Peter’s Square and the surrounding streets to receive the blessing of the new pontiff.

The 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church was elected in the fourth ballot of cardinals on the afternoon of Thursday, 8 May 2025, and the white smoke that came out of the chimney of the Sistine Chapel certifies that he has accepted his election and that he has chosen the new name he will use as pontiff.

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