White smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney on Thursday, signaling that a new pope has been elected.

The decision came as 133 cardinals gathered for a historic conclave at the Vatican for a second day. A two-thirds majority — at least 89 votes — was required to elect the new pope.

The identity of the new pope has not yet been revealed, but he is expected to appear soon on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica to offer his first blessing to the faithful gathered in the square.

Tradition holds that any baptized male can be selected, but for centuries, popes have been chosen from among the cardinals.

The new pope succeeds Pope Francis, who died April 21 at the age of 88.

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