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White smoke pours out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling that a new pope has been elected
VATICAN CITY (AP) — White smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signalling that a pope has been elected to lead ...
The Latest: A new pope has been chosen. White smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel
Black smoke again billowed out of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday, the second day of the conclave, indicating that no new ...
Holy white smoke, we have a new pope!
White smoke streamed from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, signaling to the world that the 133 cardinals inside have elected a new pope. But we don't yet know his identity.
White Smoke Signals New Pope Has Been Elected
The pontiff’s identity will be known shortly, when he appears on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica.
Francis II? What Papal Name Might the Next Pope Pick?
Whether it is Francis II, Leo XIV, or a never-before-used name, a new pope's chosen name sends an early signal about his ...
Cardinals hold fourth new pope vote as crowds watch for smoke
The next vote will take place at about 17:30 (16:30 BST) - no smoke will signal no decision has been reached, white smoke ...
What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor
Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that began on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of the ...
Who will be the new pope? The world now must wait for cardinals to decide
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the secretary of state under Francis and himself a leading contender to succeed as pope, assumed the ...