The world took to social media sites to sound off on news that white smoke was billowing from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signalling a new pope has been chosen.
Here is a selection of some reaction:
People react in St Peter's Square as white smoke emits from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel as a new Pope is elected in Vatican City, Vatican. Joe Raedle/Getty Images.
#Conclave: Social media reaction to election of new pope
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