White smoke billows at Vatican as new pope elected

White smoke
White smoke is billowing from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, a sign a new pope has been elected. -AP

White smoke has risen from the Sistine Chapel and the bells of St Peter's have rung out, signalling that cardinals have elected a new Pope to succeed Pope Francis and take charge of the Roman Catholic Church.

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