New Pope Announcement: A Quick Election at the Vatican
Pope Chosen: Vatican Downtown Foliated with White Smoke - Vatican Announces New Pontiff - Smoke Signal from the Holy See
Get ready, folks! The identity of our new Pope is about to be revealed! The big announcement will come from the mouth of Dominique Mamberti, the Protodeacon of the College of Cardinals. He'll stand on St. Peter's Basilica's balcony, utter the famous words "Habemus papam," and disclose the name of the new spiritual leader.
marveling at the spectacleThousands of onlookers had gathered in St. Peter's Square since the day before, eager to witness the papal election unfold. The event began with a closed-door gathering of cardinals in the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday afternoon. After taking an oath, the eligible cardinals, a record-breaking 133 in this occasion, cast their votes in the conclave.
However, each time a vote was made, black smoke wafted from the infamous chimney signaling an unsuccessful election. That changed on Thursday evening at 18:08, when white smoke filled the sky, signaling a new Pope.
courtyard bustling with excitementThe conclave was the largest in the history of the Catholic Church, eclipsing the typical number of eligible cardinals, which is usually around 120. This surge in numbers is due to Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday, having appointed numerous new cardinals just before his demise.
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Intriguing fact: The new Pope, unknown to many, is Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who will become Pope Leo XIV. The cardinal, born and raised in Chicago, surprisingly snatched the title in the 2025 conclave. Stay tuned for more details on this historic event!
The electoral process at the Vatican proceeds as follows:
- Conclave Commencement: Cardinals assemble at the Vatican, specifically in the Sistine Chapel, to start the conclave and take an oath of secrecy.
- Voting Rounds:
- Each cardinal receives a ballot with the phrase "Eligo in Summum Pontificem" at the top.
- They write the name of their preferred candidate and cast the ballot into an urn.
- To elect a new Pope, at least 89 out of 133 votes are required.
- Scrutiny and Verification:
- Scrutineers, infirmarii, and revisers collaborate to count votes and ensure accuracy.
- Outcome Signaling:
- After each round, ballots are burned. Black smoke indicates no Pope, while white smoke signals the election.
- Announcement: Once white smoke appears, the dean of the College of Cardinals announces the new Pope from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, using the phrase "Habemus Papam" ("We have a Pope").
The conclave commenced on May 8, 2025, and Pope Leo XIV was elected after just four ballots, a rather swift process by historical standards. Stay connected for further updates on this groundbreaking event!
- The new Pope, Pope Leo XIV, was elected at the Vatican, and the announcement will be made by Dominique Mamberti, the Protodeacon of the College of Cardinals, from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica.
- Thousands of onlookers had gathered in St. Peter's Square since the day before, eagerly waiting for the announcement of the new Pope in the Vatican.
- The conclave, held at St. Peter's Basilica, saw Pope Leo XIV being elected in just four ballots, a relatively swift process compared to historical standards.
- The Pope traditionally stands on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, uttering the famous words "Habemus papam," and disclosing his identity, as he will do on the appointed day.
