White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel on May 8 and the bells of St. Peter’s rang out, signaling that cardinals have elected a new pope.   The election came on the first full day of voting by the 133 cardinal electors, who secluded themselves behind the Vatican’s medieval walls. The identity of the pope and the name he has chosen as pontiff will be announced to the world from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica shortly.   🔗 Read more at our link in bio    #vatican #vaticancity #stpeterssquare #stpetersbasilica #holysee #catholics #religion #chimney #blacksmoke