Oh my goodness. White smoke is coming out of the Vatican. This means a new pope has been chosen after only 4-5 ballots, which is phenominally fast when the history of the papacy is taken into account. John Paul II, who was elected fairly quickly (eight ballots) on day three of the conclave. I don't know if a pope has ever been picked on only the second day.
I also have no idea if this means the Ratzinger-led conservatives have won out, a moderate compromise was rapidly agreed to, or a caretaker pope with one foot in the grave have been voted in as a transitional figure. Boy, am I nervous.
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