New Pope chosen: White smoke emerges from Vatican Conclave

Jubilant cheers erupted in St. Peter’s Square on Thursday, May 8, as white smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling that the 133 Cardinal electors have successfully chosen the new Pope.

The highly anticipated announcement marks the culmination of the papal conclave, which began earlier today.

Following the emergence of the white smoke, indicating a successful election, events are expected to unfold swiftly. Within the next hour, the newly elected pontiff is anticipated to make his first public appearance on the balcony overlooking St. Peter’s Square.

Currently, the new Pope is being led to the “Room of Tears,” a small chamber adjacent to the Sistine Chapel. There, he will don the traditional white papal robes for the first time as the leader of the Catholic Church.

The official confirmation of the election will soon be delivered by a senior cardinal, who will step onto the balcony to proclaim “Habemus Papam,” Latin for “We have a Pope.”

He will then introduce the new pontiff to the world, announcing the papal name chosen by the successor to St. Peter. The identity of the new Pope remains a closely guarded secret until this formal announcement.

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