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New pope is elected
White smoke emerges from the chimney in the Vatican - a new pope has been elected
Our presenter Mark Lowen is live at the Vatican as white smoke emerges from the chimney in the Vatican - a new pope has been elected. We bring you live events as they happen.
Presenters: Mark Lowen
White smoke rises from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel, indicating that a new pope has been elected at the Vatican, May 8, 2025. Credit: REUTERS/DYLAN MARTINEZ
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