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Papal Conclave: Seagulls Headline New Pope Reveal in Vatican

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



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

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

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

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

Robert Francis Prevost is revealed as Pope Leo XIV
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Robert Francis Prevost is revealed as Pope Leo XIV.

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