New Pope Elected: Now Awaiting Identity

On The Second Day Of The Conclave In Vatican City -- The Next Leader Of The Catholic Church Has Been Chosen.

White Smoke Billowed From The Chimney Of The Sistine Chapel Thursday.

The White Smoke Signals The 133 Cardinals Have Elected A Pope To Replace The Late Pope Francis-- And He Has Accepted The Papacy.

His Identity, And The Name He Will Take As Pontiff, Will Be Revealed Soon.

The New Pope Will Make A Public Appearance And Deliver A Blessing And His First Speech.

Cardinals Took Two Days To Select A New Pontiff, Matching The Timeline From The Previous Two Gatherings.

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