There, he stated, "Habemus Papam!" which translates from Latin as, "We have a pope!" When Was the New Pope Selected? The Sistine Chapel emitted white smoke at 6:09 p.m. local time on May 8.

What does habemus papam mean? According to the Catholic News Agency , after the new pope has accepted the position and chosen his name, he is introduced by the Cardinal Protodeacon Cardinal ...

Watchable on Vatican News’ YouTube channels, the film is valuable not only for what it tells us about the past, but hints at ...

'Habemus papam' Now fittingly attired in his temporary vestments, the new pope enters St. Peter's Basilica for the formal announcement of his election and the revelation of his identity to the ...

This is why the formula 'Habemus Papam' became particularly important, gaining more and more notoriety and, since then, becoming a symbol of Christianity. It is a way for religion, ...

From conclave to “Habemus papam,” here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies. Listen to this article · 5:53 min Learn more.

"Habemus papam," came the announcement (which is Latin for, "He's changing into something white – hang on"). Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger is Pope Benedict XVI. I knew Ratzinger's name well.

Habemus Papam. Share. Resize. The world has a new Pope -- Benedict XVI, known until yesterday as Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger of Germany. It appears inevitable that his election -- by 115 Catholic ...