White smoke has just billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, signaling that a new pope has been chosen by the College of Cardinals. This historic moment confirms the successful conclusion of the 2025 papal conclave.
As tradition dictates, the identity of the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church will be announced shortly from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica with the words: “Habemus Papam”—“We have a Pope.”
This election marks the beginning of a new chapter for over 1.3 billion Catholics worldwide.
Stay with thewatch.ng for updates and the official announcement of the new pope’s identity.
