New Pope has been elected as white smoke bellows out of Sistine Chapel chimney
Vatican City witnessed a historic moment on May 8, 2025, as white smoke emerged from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, announcing to the world that the Roman Catholic Church has chosen its new spiritual leader. This traditional signal confirmed the successful election of the Church's 267th pope, following the death of Pope Francis earlier this year.For days, the College of Cardinals convened in secrecy, as part of the time-honored papal conclave process, to deliberate on who would take up the mantle of leadership over the Church's 1.3 billion followers worldwide. The conclave brought together 133 cardinals, each tasked with discerning and voting for a candidate deemed spiritually fit to guide the Church through the next chapter of its journey.Trump Says UK Trade Deal Is 'Full and Comprehensive'Behind the scenes of the conclaveTo be elected pope, a cardinal must receive […]
