Shafaq News/ On Wednesday, the College of Cardinals in theVatican has elected a new pope to succeed the late Pope Francis, as white smokerose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel.
Simultaneously, the bells of St. Peter’s Basilica rang incelebration, while thousands of Christians gathered in St. Peter’s Square towitness the moment, eagerly awaiting the traditional sign that a new pontiffhad been chosen.
The 133 cardinals eligible to vote—all under the age of80—began the highly secretive balloting process earlier on Wednesday. Inaccordance with centuries-old tradition, the conclave was held in completeseclusion as the cardinals deliberated to select the next spiritual leader ofthe Roman Catholic Church.
The name of the new pope and the title he will assume areexpected to be announced shortly from the balcony overlooking St. Peter’sSquare.
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