American Cardinal Elected Pope
The election of a new pope has been confirmed by white smoke emerging from the Sistine Chapel chimney. The announcement, witnessed by a jubilant crowd in St. Peter’s Square, signals the conclusion of the conclave. Cardinal Mamberti is expected to announce the new pope’s name in Latin from the basilica balcony, followed by the pope’s own address. The selection was made by 133 cardinals, requiring a two-thirds majority vote.
John Q. Hosedrinker