White smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and the great bells of St. Peter's Basilica tolled Thursday after cardinals elected the 267th pope to lead the Catholic Church on the ...

US News Baby seagull lands on Sistine Chapel roof seconds before white smoke announces new pope: ‘Certainly an omen’ By Natalie O'Neill Published May 8, 2025, 4:12 p.m. ET ...

People watch as white smoke appears from the Sistine Chapel, indicating a new pope has been selected. AP Among the top contenders are Cardinal Pietro Parolin, who was the Vatican’s secretary of ...

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A seagull has gained viral fame for perching on the Sistine Chapel chimney during papal conclaves. The bird’s presence has inspired memes and social media fascination dating back to 2013.

Just before the white smoke came out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, a baby seagull landed on the roof. Norah O'Donnell shares the sweet moment and more observations. 26,330 people played the daily ...

White smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel chimney Thursday at 6:07 p.m. local time, signaling that a pontiff had been elected to lead the Catholic Church.

White smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and the great bells of St. Peter's Basilica tolled Thursday after cardinals elected the 267th pope to lead the Catholic Church on the ...