White Smoke Rises: Catholic Church Welcomes New Pope in 2025 Conclave
Vatican City, May 8, 2025 — In a historic moment watched by millions around the world, the Catholic Church has elected a new pope, marking the conclusion of a swift two-day conclave in the Sistine Chapel. At approximately 6:10 PM local time, white smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling that the