Coverage dated May 7, 2025

White smoke from Sistine Chapel signals new pope has been elected

Headline from The Oregonian

The crowd in St. Peter’s Square erupted in cheers. The name will be announced later, when a top cardinal utters the words “Habemus papam!” Latin for “We have a pope!”

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The Oregonian
White smoke from Sistine Chapel signals new pope has been elected (opens The Oregonian)
Published May 7, 2025
The Oregonian's feed description
The crowd in St. Peter’s Square erupted in cheers. The name will be announced later, when a top cardinal utters the words “Habemus papam!” Latin for “We have a pope!”
Foxla
Habemus papam: New pope elected; not named yet (opens Foxla)
Published May 7, 2025
Foxla's feed description
White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel, signaling the election of a new pope following the death of Pope Francis last month at age 88.
Anchorage Daily News
White smoke rises from Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling a new pope has been elected (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published May 7, 2025
Anchorage Daily News's feed description
The name will be announced later, when a top cardinal utters the words “Habemus Papam!” — Latin for “We have a pope!” — from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica.
Newsweek
What does "Habemus Papam" mean? New pope elected at the Vatican (opens Newsweek)
Published May 7, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
White smoke coming from the Sistine Chapel's chimney signals that Cardinal Robert Prevost has been chosen as the new pope.
Hot Air
BREAKING: Habemus Papam! White Smoke At Vatican Signals New Pope (opens Hot Air)
Published May 7, 2025

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