Papam - Habemus

The phrase ("We have a Pope") is the official Latin announcement made by the Cardinal Protodeacon to the world following a successful papal election.

: An article by EWTN Vatican detailing the evolution of the signaling methods, including the modern use of chemical compounds to ensure the smoke color is clear to onlookers. 2. Current Events: The Election of Pope Leo XIV Habemus Papam

: An official guide from Vatican News explaining the transition from the white smoke (fumata bianca) at the Sistine Chapel to the announcement on the "Loggia of Blessings". The phrase ("We have a Pope") is the