Vatican’s White Smoke Signals Election of A New Pope Replacing Francis » Capital News

THE Vatican, May 8 – The Vatican is set to unveil a new Pope after white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel, signalling a successful conclave.

A total of 133 Cardinals gathered to select the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

The announcement comes after days of deliberation, with the newly elected Pope expected to appear shortly at the central window of St. Peter’s Basilica to address the faithful.