World5/8/2025

White smoke signals election of new pope

byPilot staff

White smoke billows from the chimney of the Vatican's Sistine Chapel May 8, 2025, indicating a new pope has been elected. (OSV News photo/Hannah McKay, Reuters)

White smoke has emerged from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling the election of a new Pope.
The identity of the new pontiff will be revealed when he steps onto the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica.
More details to follow.