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New pope set to emerge from Vatican balcony after white smoke signal - Stone - 05-08-2025
New pope set to emerge from Vatican balcony after white smoke signal
AP | May 8, 2025
White smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel chimney Thursday, signaling that a pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church.
That means the winner secured at least 89 votes of the 133 cardinals participating in the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis. The crowd in St. Peter’s Square erupted in cheers.