New Pope Elected by Cardinals

White smoke is pouring out from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, meaning the115 cardinals in a papal conclave have elected and chosen a new leader for the world's 1.2 billion Catholics.

 

After seeing the white smoke Crowds erupted in joy in St. Peter’s Square and waited anxiously for the presentation of the still undisclosed new pope, who was expected to greet the world on the balcony of the St. Peter’s Basilica for the first time before 8 p.m. Rome time (3 p.m. Eastern time).