BREAKING NEWS: A new pope has been chosen — White smoke emerges from the Sistine Chapel

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BREAKING NEWS: A new pope has been chosen — White smoke emerges from the Sistine Chapel

History was made this Thursday, May 8, as white smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling to the world that a new Pope has been chosen.After a second round of voting, the College of Cardinals reached a consensus, culminating in the traditional fumata bianca that marks the end of the papal conclave. Following the white smoke, the bells of St. Peter’s Basilica rang out in celebration, announcing a new Pope. The conclave convened to select the successor to Pope Francis earlier in the day. However, black smoke indicated an inconclusive first vote.But just hours later, the awaited white ..