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 USA TODAY's papal conclave livestream at the top of this story.

Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at [email protected].