White smoke emerges from Sistine Chapel, signaling new pope has been chosen

This photograph shows white smoke rising from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel signaling that cardinals elected a new pope during their conclave in the Vatican on May 8, 2025. (Alberto Pizzoli/AFP)
This photograph shows white smoke rising from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel signaling that cardinals elected a new pope during their conclave in the Vatican on May 8, 2025. (Alberto Pizzoli/AFP)

White smoke appears from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, signaling that the 133 Roman Catholic cardinals meeting in a secret conclave have elected a new pope.

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