Top News New pope chosen, white smoke from Sistine Chapel signals Published 3 weeks ago on May 8, 2025 By The Janitor The crowd in St. Peter’s Square erupted in cheers. The name will be announced later, when a top cardinal utters the words “Habemus papam!” Latin for “We have a pope!” Related Topics: Up Next Watch Live: Papal conclave sends up white smoke, signaling a new pope has been chosen at Vatican Don't Miss Cardinals pick new pope as white smoke seen at Vatican Continue Reading You may like