Catholic Church Elects New Pope – Twitchy

‘Habemus Papam!’

The Catholic Church has elected a new Pope, following the death of Pope Francis on April 21 at the age of 88. 

🚨 #BREAKING: White smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel

A new pope has been chosen! pic.twitter.com/dAasW3Vs9J

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) May 8, 2025

This is how the process will play out:

The newly elected Pope will be asked if he accepts the responsibilities of the office, and then he will chose his papal name. The Protodeacon appears on the balcony of St. Peter’s to announce we have a Pope and, in Latin, reveals the birth and papal name of the new pontiff.

Then the pope delivers his first apostolic blessing, the Urbi et Orbi, from the balcony of St. Peter’s.

White smoke! The 133 Cardinal electors gathered in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel have elected the new Pope. He will appear soon at the central window of St. Peter’s Basilica. pic.twitter.com/XejI7mY43m

— Vatican News (@VaticanNews) May 8, 2025

We do not yet know who the Pope is, but will update you once that’s been announced.

Please let it be @CardinalTurkson. He is a true Holy Man, a bridge builder and so good with the youth. And, Africa is the future of the Church. Praying…

— Eric Michael Harr (@ericharr) May 8, 2025

We will see.

BREAKING: White smoke is beginning to emerge from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel.

This means a new pontiff has been elected on the second day of the conclave

Live updates ➡️ https://t.co/hVzePzyMqJ

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— Sky News (@SkyNews) May 8, 2025

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The crowds in St. Peter’s Square are cheering, crying, and clapping waiting to get a glimpse of the new Pope.

BREAKING: White smoke appears from the Sistine Chapel, signaling a new pope has been elected.

Watch ABC for live coverage. https://t.co/boci62JFy1 pic.twitter.com/1CS9bhrAOi

— ABC News (@ABC) May 8, 2025

This is this writer’s third papal conclave.

WHITE SMOKE!

A pope has been chosen! pic.twitter.com/Nn5wj6n1Su

— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) May 8, 2025

Praying he’s a good one.