New Pope Elected as White Smoke Rises Over St. Peter’s
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A new pope was elected by Roman Catholic cardinals on the second day of their secret conclave as white smoke rising over the Sistine Chapel and the chiming of church bells signaled their decision.
The new pontiff, who will take over from retired Benedict XVI, is likely to be presented within an hour on a balcony over the main doors of St. Peter’s. “Habemus Papam,” Latin for “we have a pope,” will be announced before faithful gathered in the square below.