Will that seagull be the first to know? Photo: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images The most important chimney-viewing event in the world is over. 133 cardinals have sent up the white smoke to signal that they’ve chosen a new pope during the papal conclave at the Vatican following the recent death of Pope Francis . Below are live updates. Copied Chas Danner Updated May. 8, 2025, 1:18 PM EDT What to know about Robert Prevost Per the Associated Press’s primer ahead of the conclave: Francis