New Pope elected

White smoke has been seen above the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican on the second day of the conclave

White smoke has come pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney at the Vatican, indicating that a new Pope has been elected. His identity, as well as the name he will take as pontiff are expected to be revealed soon.

It is the third time in a row now that a Pope has been elected on the second day of the conclave. The late Pope Francis was elected after five rounds of voting. His predecessor, Benedict XVI, was elected in four.

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