Habemus Papam! White smoke billows from Sistine Chapel chimney
The chimney on top of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican has emitted white smoke, announcing to the world that the cardinals have elected a new pope.
Grace Porto
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CV NEWS FEED // The chimney on top of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican has emitted white smoke, announcing to the world that the cardinals have elected a new pope, multiple news media have reported.
Two-thirds of the electors needed to agree on a candidate for him to become the 267th pope, as CatholicVote previously reported.
Pope Francis died on April 21, Easter Monday.
