Papal Conclave Livestream Yields No Smoking Signals for New Pope
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 6:20 pm
Two separate reports spotlight a slow-moving yet captivating papal conclave livestream that leaves viewers waiting in suspense. Occasional seagull cameos add a quirky note to the otherwise muted proceedings as faithful followers and curious onlookers await the long-anticipated announcement of a new pope.
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On YouTube, hundreds of thousands of viewers around the world are staring at an unmoving broadcast of the Sistine Chapel chimney. Occasionally, a seagull will swoop in and perch atop the roof for a few minutes. But for the most part, nothing happens. On Wednesday, the College of Cardinals started…
The Vatican is streaming live views of St. Peter's Square on its YouTube channel, NBC offers a "smoke cam," and CNN created a 3D visualization.
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