Rome – When the massive white smoke comes out of the chimney above the Sixtine chapel and the clocks of St. Peter’s Basilica ring a massive cheers. The emotions are unprecedented. The atmosphere is great. People run en masse towards Sint-Pietersplein. Among them are many young people, just like during the funeral of Pope Francis. People call Evviva Il Papa! (Long live the pope!) Before it is known who the pope became.
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