Newsroom (08/05/2025 12:11, Gaudium Press) White smoke billowing from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney on the 8th May 2025 indicated that the College of Cardinals had chosen a new Pope.
The identity of the new Holy Father will be revealed shortly, and he will greet the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square from the balcony of the basilica.
The smoke, which was seen rising from the chimney at approximately 6 p.m. local time, was accompanied by the ringing of bells at St. Peter’s to tell the world that two-thirds of the cardinals gathered in the conclave had come to an agreement in casting their ballots for the new Pope.
The voting began on the evening of May 7th 2025, yielding an initial inconclusive vote marked by black smoke.
- Raju Hasmukh
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