White smoke rises from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, indicating the 115 cardinals have reached a decision.
The bells ring after several suspenseful minutes, prompting the crowd to cheer.
A jubilant crowd claps and waves flags after seeing the white smoke rise over Vatican City and hearing the bells ring.
Curtains drape the balcony window above St. Peter's Square, from which the new pope will be announced.
Cardinal Jorge Arturo Medina Estevez of Chile made the announcement to a cheering crowd in St. Peter's Square.
Pope Benedict XVI greets the crowd at St. Peter’s Square on Tuesday after being elected the 265th pontiff.
source: CNN
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