Baby seagull lands on Sistine Chapel roof seconds before white smoke announces new pope: ‘This is certainly an omen’

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Baby seagull lands on Sistine Chapel roof seconds before white smoke announces new pope: ‘This is certainly an omen’

Behold, God’s flock!A seagull appeared on the roof of the Sistine Chapel just moments before its chimney began billowing white smoke to signal a new pope had been chosen Thursday — sending Catholics wild over the adorable “omen.”The tiny gray chick was seen with its internet-famous mom on the sacred roof as white smoke poured out, prompting squawks of joy from the crowd at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City.When the smoke rose soon after — signaling the College of Cardinals had chosen a successor to Pope Francis — thousands of devoted followers erupted into louder applause and cheers, livestream footage showed.“A baby ..