Thu May 08 16:14:27 UTC 2025: ## White Smoke Signals New Pope’s Election at Vatican
**Vatican City –** Jubilant scenes erupted in St. Peter’s Square this evening as white smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney, announcing the election of a new Pope. The long-awaited announcement was followed by the joyous ringing of bells from St. Peter’s Basilica, confirming the end of the conclave and the beginning of a new papacy. Further details regarding the identity of the newly elected pontiff are expected shortly.
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