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White Smoke Signals Election of New Pope on Day Two of Vatican Conclave

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Updated May 8, 2025, 04:53 PM

White smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday, confirming that the 133 cardinals sequestered in Vatican City have elected a new pope. The signal, which appeared on the second day of the conclave, indicates that a candidate secured the required two-thirds majority on the fourth round of voting.

Under conclave rules, the prelates cast secret paper ballots that are burned after each round; black smoke means no decision, while white smoke heralds success. Bells at St. Peter’s Basilica rang out as thousands gathered in the square cheered the announcement.

The gathering was convened following the death of Pope Francis last month at age 88. The identity of his successor will be revealed when the new pontiff appears on the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica to deliver the traditional "Habemus Papam" greeting and first apostolic blessing.

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BREAKING: 🇻🇦 White smoke. The Vatican has chosen a new Pope https://t.co/bCD1uc2Qvs

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LAST MINUTE: White smoke. The cardinals have elected the new Pope https://t.co/5ZdGyzT4wl

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A new pope has been elected. White smoke has risen from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel. Vatican bells rang out, and the cheers from the tens of thousands of faithful launched out of St. Peter’s Square. https://t.co/anFRUa4NTb