The crowd who had gathered at St. Peter Square to witness the election of the new Pope were not disappointed as there emerged white smoke from the chimney on Wednesday evening.
The church bells tolled as the world awaits the new Roman Pontiff.
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Scotland Yard arrests two more people in connection with murder of soldier in London street
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A picture of the chimney - Reuters
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