Sistine Chapel White Smoke

White smoke from the Sistine Chapel Chimney signals the Catholic Church has chosen a new pope on march 13, 2013 in the afternoon.

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Tens of thousands of people stood in the rain and harsh weather to watch the smoke stacks.

“Habemus Papam” or “We have a Pope” can be heard over the sound of the bells of St.Peter’s Basilica and churches across Rome prayed!