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The History Behind ‘Habemus Papam’ and the White Smoke That Announces a New Pope
A bell is also rung, part of the ritual introduced when Pope Benedict XVI was elected, which confirms the smoke is white and ...
A new pope’s first appearance on St. Peter’s balcony is rich with symbols − and Francis’ decision to rein in the pomp spoke volumes
From his new name to the title he uses to introduce himself, a pope’s first appearance involves symbolic choices that signal ...