Papal Conclave: Seagulls Headline New Pope Reveal in Vatican

As the world looked to Sistine Chapel, white birds, not smoke, hovered over the chimney.



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Black smoke billows on the second day of the papal conclave to elect late Pope Francis’ successor.

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A seagull attacks a drone used for a TV broadcast at St. Peter's Square, Vatican.

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Seagulls steal the show during a livestream as 133 cardinals gather to elect the new Pope.

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Even as spectators watch the ceremonial smoke on a screen, one of the seabirds lingers in sight.

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Robert Francis Prevost is revealed as Pope Leo XIV.

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