White smoke from Sistine Chapel confirms a new Catholic pope has been chosen
Thursday, 8 May 2025 () Vatican City is abuzz as white smoke billows from the Sistine Chapel, signaling the election of a new Pope after two unsuccessful ballots. A cardinal will soon announce 'Habemus Papam!' from St. Peter’s Basilica, revealing the chosen cardinal's birth name and his selected papal name.
A historic moment unfolded in Vatican City as white smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel, signaling the election of a new pope. On only the first full day of voting, the 133 cardinal electors made their choice behind closed doors. As bells rang out across St. Peter's Square, thousands erupted in...
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Black smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel, signaling the cardinals' failure to elect a new pope on their initial ballot. The 133 cardinals, sequestered in... IndiaTimes
Cardinals have reconvened in the Sistine Chapel to continue voting for Pope Francis's successor after the initial ballot yielded no clear winner, indicated by... IndiaTimes
Thursday, 8 May 2025 ()
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