New pope elected as white smoke rises out of Sistine Chapel chimney | ITV News

A new pope has been elected at the Vatican today as white smoke was seen rising over St Peter’s Square, meaning the conclave is now nearing an end.

Crowds celebrated in Rome gathering to wait for an announcement on the name of the new head of the Catholic Church.

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