BREAKING: White Smoke Signals New Pope Elected at Vatican | Chimney at Sistine Chapel Confirms Vote
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BREAKING: White Smoke Signals New Pope Elected at Vatican | Chimney at Sistine Chapel Confirms Vote
A new pope has been elected as white smoke billows from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling the end of the conclave.
Vatican officials will soon announce the identity of the new pontiff from the balcony of St.
Peter’s Basilica.
Thousands have gathered in Rome, anticipating the Latin proclamation “Habemus Papam.” Rituals include acceptance, name selection, homage from cardinals, and a papal blessing.
Cardinal Dominique Mamberti is rumored to be the announcer—or the new pope himself.
The historic decision follows a two-thirds majority vote by 133 cardinals.
Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Prevost in Chicago, has become the first U.S.-born pontiff and now leads both the Holy See and Vatican City. His dual role as an American citizen and a foreign head of state raises legal and constitutional questions. While U.S. law allows for “active review” of such cases, experts say Leo’s citizenship is unlikely to be revoked unless he explicitly renounces it. The Vatican is a sovereign nation, and Leo holds dual citizenship with Peru as well. The U.S. State Department declined comment on his status.
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Amid escalating global interest in resolving the Russia–Ukraine war, Pope Leo XIV offered the Vatican as a neutral ground for the next round of peace negotiations. Italian PM Giorgia Meloni confirmed the Pope’s willingness. However, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov dismissed the offer, claiming the Vatican is unsuitable as a platform, citing religious concerns and Ukraine’s persecution of the Orthodox Church. Lavrov also mentioned that Moscow’s draft peace memorandum is nearly ready, but there is no clarity yet on when the next round of talks might occur.
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In a surprising display of political affinity, Louis, the brother of newly elected Pope Leo XIV, was photographed alongside U.S. President Donald Trump during a recent visit to the White House. The meeting, which sparked intense global curiosity, showcased Louis flashing a thumbs-up beside the President—fueling speculation about his personal leanings and the Vatican's unofficial ties. While Pope Leo XIV has remained silent on the matter, the photo of his brother has gone viral, prompting both admiration and criticism.
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Kyiv to consider the Vatican for Zelenskyy-Putin meeting, Foreign Minister Sybiha tells Euronews
Kyiv is interested in a direct Zelenskyy-Putin face-to-face, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said in Brussels on Tuesday, confirming that the Holy See proposed to host the talks.
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