White smoke has been seen pouring from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel indicating that the 133 cardinal-electors have elected the man to lead the Roman Catholic Church as its 267th pope. It follows the fourth and last ballot for today. Following the new pope selecting his vestments, and the cardinals swearing on oath of
Full ArticleWhite smoke. New pope. World awaits
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