Wisps of smoke rise from the NPA chimney

Issue 524 | 4 September 2023

When the world waits with bated breath

When the world waits with bated breath for the election of a new pope all eyes are fixed on a tiny chimney perched on the roof of the Sistine Chapel - everyone wondering whether they will see white smoke confirming that a new pope has been chosen or black smoke indicating that a new pope still has to be chosen.

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