White Smoke Signals New Pope Chosen at the Vatican

White Smoke from the Vatican

• ⚪ White smoke has been observed pouring from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling that a new pope has been chosen.
• 🎯 The conclave has reached a consensus on the next pontiff after voting began.

The Conclave Process

• ⏳ Voting began earlier in the morning, with a second round of voting around 7:30 AM Rome time, approximately an hour and a half before the white smoke appeared.
• ⏱️ A decision was reached, indicating the successful selection of a new pope.

What Happens Next

• 👑 The new pope will be revealed on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica within an hour.
• 📜 Before appearing, there will be a period for prayer and for the new pope to decide on his papal name.
• 🌍 Crowds gathered in St. Peter's Square, many waving flags from their home countries, were hoping to witness this historic moment and were rewarded with the sight of white smoke.
• ✈️ The attendees included religious pilgrims and tourists who happened to be in Rome and wanted to be part of history.