BREAKING: White smoke emerges as new pope is elected

White smoke has emerged from the chimney in the Vatican, signalling the election of a new pope of Catholic Church.

The new pope is expected to appear on the balcony overlooking St Peter’s Square in the next hour.

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A senior cardinal will soon confirm the decision with the words “Habemus Papam” – Latin for “we have a Pope” – and introduce the new pontiff by his chosen papal name.

More details to follow….