Video shows white smoke emerging from Sistine Chapel as Vatican roars with cheers: Watch

A new pope has been chosen, indicated by white smoke that bellowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney on Thursday afternoon. Soon, the new pontiff will be introduced to the world.

The white smoke represents the conclusion of the papal conclave that began on Wednesday, May 7. The College of Cardinals conducted multiple rounds of voting before reaching its decision on Thursday

Before his introduction, the new pope must accept the position and choose his papal name.

Watch the moment it happened: White smoke emerges

To watch the white smoke rise, watch below or via Paste BN's papal conclave livestream at the top of this story.

White smoke flows from chimney of Sistine Chapel

The cardinals have made their decision and have selected the next pope, letting the world know with white smoke pouring from the Sistine Chapel's chimney.

Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at Paste BN. Story idea? Email her at gcross@usatoday.com.