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WATCH LIVE: The Catholic Church announces the new pope

We've seen the white smoke. Now we're only waiting for a name...

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The Vatican sent white smoke wafting through the atmosphere on Wednesday. Watch a stream live from Vatican TV above, and follow along with updates here.

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