New Pope elected by papal conclave with white smoke seen on second day

The papal conclave has successfully elected a new Pope, as indicated by the emergence of white smoke from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney, accompanied by the ringing of bells and cheers from an estimated crowd of 50,000 in St Peter’s Square. Voting began after the death of Pope Francis last month, with cardinals in complete secrecy and communication isolation. The new Pope requires a two-thirds majority, and the burning of ballots produces distinct smoke colors to signal the election results, with the process typically allowing for multiple voting rounds each day.

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