The new pope has not yet been officially revealed, but it should happen in the coming minutes.
The sympathizers of St. Peter’s Square expect with hope that the new pontift appears on a balcony above and salutes the subscribers.
Pope Francis died after a stroke on Monday of Easter, at the age of 88, leaving behind a church torn apart by divisions. His death launched discussions loaded between the cardinals on a candidate who, according to them, will be able to unite the church.
This story is updated.
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