White smoke has risen from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, announcing the election of the new head of the Catholic Church.
After two votes without a two-thirds majority in the morning, Thursday afternoon brought news of the election of Francis' successor.
The announcement of the identity of the new Pope and the name he will take is expected soon from the central loggia of the Basilica, carried out according to tradition by the cardinal protodeacon.
Bells rang out in St. Peter's Square to welcome the election of a new pope. The crowd in the Vatican's main square erupted in applause as white smoke began to billow from the Sistine Chapel chimney. (A2 Televizion)
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