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Re: New Pope Elected
They were only blowing black smoke earlier.
That was quick!
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Originally Posted by BBC News
White smoke has been seen from the Sistine Chapel chimney indicating that a new pope has been elected.
The bells of St Peter's Basilica rang out shortly after 1800 local time (1600 GMT) to confirm the news.
There were jubilant scenes in St Peter's Square where many thousands of pilgrims had gathered.
The new pontiff was chosen on the fourth ballot held by the 115 cardinals meeting to select a successor to Pope John Paul II.
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