White smoke now pours from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling the conclusion of the papal conclave and the election of a new pope after three rounds of voting on Thursday evening.
While the identity of the new pope remains undisclosed, it will soon be revealed when the cardinals appear on the balcony of the Sistine Chapel.
Celebrations have erupted among the hundreds of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square, as well as millions of viewers tuning in globally.