On the second day of the conclave (secret meeting of cardinals) on the 8th (local time), the 267th pope was elected.
Around 6:08 p.m. that day, white smoke signaling the election of the pope rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, followed by the pealing of bells. The white smoke signifies a successful election.
Just two days after the conclave opened, and after the fourth voting round. It has been 17 days since the passing of Pope Francis on the 21st of last month.
Previously, on the second day of the conclave in 2005 (Pope Benedict XVI) and 2013 (Pope Francis), results were also announced. The voting rounds were conducted four and five times, respectively.
The senior cardinal elector is expected to shortly declare the birth of the new pope from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, shouting “Habemus Papam” (we have a pope). At this time, the new pope's former name and the ‘papal name’ he will use going forward will also be announced.
The new pope will then make his first appearance on the balcony of the basilica, offering the first apostolic blessing to people around the world, known as ‘Urbi et Orbi’ (to the city and to the world).