LIVESTREAM: New pope makes first appearance on Saint Peter’s balcony

Bookmark this page to watch as the 267th leader of the Roman Catholic Church is introduced and delivers his first 'Urbi et Orbi' speech and blessing

MANILA, Philippines – The new pope is set to make his first appearance on the central balcony of Saint Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Thursday, May 8 (Friday, May 9, Manila time).

White smoke earlier emerged from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling that cardinal electors have chosen the 267th leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

The successor of the late Pope Francis is expected to be introduced by French Cardinal Dominique Mamberti, the protodeacon or the most senior cardinal deacon in the College of Cardinals.

After he is introduced, the new pontiff will deliver his first “Urbi et Orbi” (“To the City and the World”) speech and blessing.

The Church’s new leader was elected on the second day of the conclave, which began on Wednesday, May 7.

A total of 133 cardinal electors voted in the conclave, including three from the Philippines: Luis Antonio Tagle, Pablo Virgilio David, and Jose Advincula. A vote of at least two-thirds, or 89 cardinals, was needed to be elected.

Bookmark this page to watch as the new pontiff is introduced and delivers his first “Urbi et Orbi” speech and blessing. – Rappler.com