St Peter's Square erupts as new pope is elected

Pope Francis's successor is decided after 133 cardinals gathered in the Sistine Chapel on 7 May to start the conclave.

Thursday 8 May 2025 21:23, UK

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A huge roar greeted the sight of white smoke billowing from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel, signalling a new pope had been elected. Sky’s Europe correspondent Siobhan Robbins was with crowds in St Peter's Square.
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