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BREAKING NEWS: White Smoke Billows From Sistine Chapel Chimney
Joyful Crowds Celebrate as Cardinals Reach Decision in Historic Papal Conclave
- White smoke signals the election of a new pope at the Vatican.
- Cardinals reached the required two-thirds majority vote.
- Thousands celebrate in St. Peter’s Square, awaiting the new pope’s appearance.
White smoke has been seen rising from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling that a new pope has been elected.
The announcement follows a series of secret ballots by the College of Cardinals, who have been gathered in conclave since earlier this week.
Crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square erupted in cheers as the symbolic white smoke appeared, indicating that the required two-thirds majority vote has been reached.
The identity of the new pope will be revealed shortly when the newly elected pontiff emerges on the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica to deliver his first public blessing.
Stay tuned for official confirmation from the Vatican.
