Watch: Moment white smoke billows, signalling a new pope's election
Summary
White smoke coming from the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City on Thursday signaled the election of a new pope, succeeding Pope Francis. American Robert Prevost was named the new pope and will be called Pope Leo XIV.Key Facts
- White smoke is used to announce a new pope has been chosen.
- The new pope replaces Pope Francis.
- Robert Prevost, an American, is the new pope.
- Robert Prevost will be known as Pope Leo XIV.
- The announcement occurred on a Thursday afternoon, according to the news report.
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