May 08, 2025 09:58 PM IST
White smoke was seen rising from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican, indicating that cardinals have elected a new pope
White smoke was seen rising from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican, indicating that cardinals have elected a new pope on the second and final day of conclave. This comes days after Pope Francis’ death.
What does Habemus Papam mean?
“Habemus Papam” is Latin for “We have a Pope.” It is the traditional announcement made in Latin by the senior cardinal deacon from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City to proclaim the election of a new pope following a papal conclave. The phrase introduces the newly elected pontiff, including his chosen papal name, to the public. For example, after Jorge Mario Bergoglio’s election in 2013, the announcement was: “Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum: Habemus Papam! Eminentissimum ac Reverendissimum Dominum, Dominum Georgium Marium, Sanctae Romanae Ecclesiae Cardinalem Bergoglio, qui sibi nomen imposuit Franciscum” (“I announce to you a great joy: We have a Pope! The most eminent and most reverend Lord, Lord Jorge Mario, Cardinal of the Holy Roman Church Bergoglio, who has taken for himself the name Francis”).
Who is the new Pope?
The identity of the new Pope has not been revealed yet. Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin appeared as the front runner. Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle appeared as the second favorite.
