White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney at 6:07 p.m. Roman time on May 8, 2025, signaling the election of a new Pope by the College of Cardinals during their fourth vote on the second day of conclave. The crowd in St. Peter’s Square, including international flags, celebrated the moment, awaiting the announcement of the new Pope’s name, which will be declared by a cardinal with the phrase “Habemus Papam!” The new Pope will soon appear on the St. Peter’s Basilica balcony to address the faithful and impart a blessing.
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