White smoke emerges from the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel, right, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. The Catholic church has chosen a new pope. White smoke is billowing from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, meaning 115 cardinals in a papal conclave have elected a new leader for the world's 1.2 billion Catholics. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

The Associated Press

Every time a new pontiff is chosen in a conclave, a senior cardinal goes up to him and asks: "And by what name do want to be called?"

The question is popped immediately, while all electors are still locked in the Sistine chapel. So the winner had better have done his homework and already picked a name.

Shortly after, the senior cardinal reads out the pontifical name in Latin from the main balcony of St. Peter's Basilica as part of the "Habemus Papam" -- "We have a pope" -- formula that proclaims the election of a new pope.

-- Daniela Petroff

_____

"Pope Live" follows the choice of the new pope as seen by journalists from The Associated Press around the world. It will be updated throughout the day with breaking news and other items of interest. Follow AP reporters on Twitter where available.

That's Some Gator

An 800-pound alligator? That's not bad for a first hunting trip.

That's a Hungry Bear

How did a photographer get an inside view of a bear's mouth? (Video)

'Audit this'

An NFL player relieves himself of his feelings toward the IRS.

Swearing By State

More cursing happens in Maryland than across the Potomac River.

Comment

0

Share

0

Tweet

0

Print

Email

RSS Feeds