'Habemus papam!': White smoke at Sistine Chapel indicates new pope, identity to be revealed soon
The new pontiff will have secured a majority of least 89 out of 133 votes
The new pontiff will have secured a majority of least 89 out of 133 votes
The new pontiff will have secured a majority of least 89 out of 133 votes
The new pontiff will have secured a majority of least 89 out of 133 votes
Expectant crowds at St. Peter's Square, just outside the Sistine Chapel, were jubiliant after white smoke issued from the chimney of the Chapel building, signifying the selection of a new Pope.
The identity of the new pontiff, having secured a majority of at least 89 votes from the 133 cardinal electors, will be announced later, when a top cardinal breaks the papal sequestration to utter the Latin phrase 'Habemus papam!', which translates to “We have a Pope!”
The new pope will then grace crowds with his presence at the loggia of St. Peter's Basilica, where the announcement regarding his appointment was first announced.