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LIVE: World awaits new Pope
LIVE: World awaits new Pope
By: Nii Ammui Fio | 1 min read
A sense of anticipation swept across St. Peter’s Square on Thursday evening as the world awaited the public appearance of the newly elected Pope.
Following days of deliberations inside the Sistine Chapel, white smoke billowed from the chimney — the unmistakable signal that the 133 cardinal electors had successfully chosen a new leader of the Catholic Church. With the election now complete, all eyes turned to the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, where the new Pontiff is expected to greet the faithful for the first time.
Thousands have gathered in the square, braving long hours and unpredictable weather to witness the historic announcement.
