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A New Pope Is Chosen John XXIII

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keywords: vatican city, new pope, cardinal ronncalli, pope john xxiii

Synopsis: Crowds in St. Peter's Square at Vatican City learn that Cardinal Ronncalli has been proclaimed Pope for the Catholic faith where up he chooses his papal name of Pope John XXIII...(read more)

  • Date: 1958
  • Duration: 00:01:31
  • Sound: Yes
  • Color: Monochrome
  • Type: Public Domain
  • Language: English
  • Location: Vatican City

A New Pope Is Chosen John XXIII

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A New Pope Is Chosen John XXIII

"Habemus Papam" we have a Pope. Exultant throngs in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City receive the signal from the Cardinals' conclave in the Sistine Chapel that a new Pope has been chosen. Image of white smoke from Sistine Chapel. Elevated to the Papal Throne is Cardinal Roncalli, who adopts the name of John XXIII. One of his first acts, after giving his benediction to the rejoicing thousands, is a plea for world peace.