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08.05.2025Day White Smoke Rose Over Sistine Chapel

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Italy for 08.05.2025.

It displays 190 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

08.05.2025Day White Smoke Rose Over Sistine Chapel
After yesterday's black smoke, the conclave reconvened for its second day with Cardinal Re expressing hope for white smoke "by evening." Markets reacted to post-Fed developments with Tokyo rising while Chinese markets declined. The EU prepared €100 billion in countermeasures against Trump's tariffs, targeting whiskey, SUVs, and Boeing aircraft.

Morning and midday scrutinies yielded black smoke, keeping 100,000 faithful waiting in St. Peter's Square. Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi met Putin at the Kremlin where both criticized "American hegemonic bullying" under Trump.

White smoke finally emerged after the fourth vote around 6:00 PM. American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected Pope, taking the name Leo XIV - the first North American pontiff in Church history. His inaugural address emphasized peace and building bridges, expressing gratitude to his predecessor. World leaders including Trump and Putin quickly issued statements welcoming the new pontiff.
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HuffPost Italia
Ovvero le battaglie referendarie di Landini e Schlein viste con gli occhi di un robot
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05:49Cardinals Return For Second Day Of Papal Election

The newspapers extensively report on the second day of the Papal conclave, after yesterday's first vote resulted in black smoke, indicating no Pope was elected (Adnkronos, ANSA, Avvenire, Corriere, Il Giornale, La Repubblica, La Stampa, Sky TG24). Cardinals have returned to the Sistine Chapel for four additional voting rounds today (Adnkronos, ANSA, Corriere, Sky TG24). Approximately 45,000 faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square for the first day's proceedings (ANSA). Media speculation suggests a new Pope might be elected by this evening or tomorrow (Corriere). Meanwhile, Tokyo's stock market showed positive movement after the Federal Reserve's latest announcement, while Chinese markets declined (Il Sole 24 Ore).
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Il Wall Street Journal rivela che tutte le principali agenzie di intelligence di Washington hanno ricevuto istruzioni di intensificare le attività in Groenlandia e studiare il movimento indipendentista. Copenaghenconvoca l'ambasciatore: "Tra amici non ci si spia"
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08:22Black Smoke Gives Way To Cardinal Speculation

The newspapers extensively report on the second day of the Papal conclave, with four additional voting rounds scheduled for today (Adnkronos, ANSA, Avvenire, Corriere, Il Giornale, Sky TG24). After yesterday's black smoke indicated no Pope was elected, speculation grows about potential candidates, with Cardinal Parolin considered a frontrunner and American Cardinal Prevost gaining support (La Repubblica). International tensions emerge on multiple fronts: Denmark has summoned the US ambassador after reports that Washington instructed intelligence agencies to increase activities in Greenland and monitor independence movements (HuffPost), while Chinese President Xi met with Putin at the Kremlin, with both leaders criticizing "American hegemonic bullying" under Trump (La Stampa).
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Intervista a controverso attivista austriaco della Nuova Destra che guiderà il Remigration Summit a Milano. "Non vogliamo deportare, ma invertire i fattori che attraggono i migranti. Vogliamo evitare che gli stranieri entrino a fare parte di società parallele segregate su base etnica e religiosa. Il nostro modello è l'etnopluralismo, l’obiettivo è salvare le identità etniche e culturali dei popoli europei"
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09:59Second Black Smoke Rises From Sistine Chapel

The newspapers extensively report on the ongoing Papal conclave, now in its second day of voting. This morning's scrutiny produced another black smoke signal around 11:50 (Adnkronos, ANSA, Avvenire, Corriere, HuffPost, Il Giornale, Il Sole 24 Ore, La Repubblica, La Stampa, Sky TG24), indicating cardinals have not yet reached the two-thirds majority needed to elect a new Pope. Cardinal Re, the conclave's dean, expressed hope for white smoke "by this evening" (Corriere, Il Giornale, La Repubblica). Two additional voting rounds are scheduled for this afternoon (Corriere, La Stampa, Sky TG24).
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Secondo e terzo scrutinio del conclave a vuoto. In dodicimila a San Pietro. Il cardinale Re : 'Aupisco la bianca stasera'. I porporati tornano a Casa Santa Marta per il pranzo. Alle 16.30 il ritiro nella Cappella Sistina con altre due votazioni. Tagle supera Parolin, ora è lui il favorito dei bookmaker
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13:14EU Prepares €100 Billion Tariff Countermeasures

The newspapers report extensively on two major topics. First, the EU is preparing countermeasures worth €100 billion against US tariffs, including potential duties on whiskey, SUVs, and Boeing aircraft (Adnkronos, ANSA, La Repubblica, La Stampa). Von der Leyen stated the EU wants an agreement but is "ready for anything" and plans to file a WTO complaint (ANSA). Second, the Papal conclave continues with a second black smoke signal before noon, indicating no Pope has been elected yet (Avvenire, Corriere, HuffPost, Il Giornale, La Stampa, Sky TG24). Cardinal Re expressed hope for white smoke by evening (Corriere, Il Giornale).
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Al via le consultazione fino al 10 giugno, misure da 100 miliardi. Bruxelles annuncia un ricorso al Wto contro le tariffe reciproche di Trump. Von der Leyen: 'Vogliamo intesa con gli Usa ma siamo pronti a tutto'
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Roma, 8 mag – Uno jihadista alla corte di Macron. Si potrebbe descrivere così l’incontro di ieri tra il presidente francese e Al-Jolani. Incontro che rischiava perfino di passare …
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Seconda giornata di conclave, fumata nera alle 11.51: secondo e terzo scrutinio del conclave a vuoto. Il cardinale Re : 'Auspico la bianca stasera'
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15:00Cardinal Re Hopes For White Smoke Tonight

The newspapers extensively report on the ongoing Papal conclave, now in its third voting round after two black smoke signals indicated no Pope has been elected yet (ANSA, Avvenire, Corriere, HuffPost, Il Giornale, La Repubblica, La Stampa, Sky TG24). Cardinal Re, the conclave's dean, expressed hope for white smoke "by this evening" (Corriere, Il Giornale, La Repubblica, Sky TG24). Cardinals have returned to the Sistine Chapel for afternoon voting sessions (Avvenire, Corriere, La Stampa). Meanwhile, the EU is preparing €100 billion in countermeasures against US tariffs, potentially including duties on spirits and smartphones (Adnkronos).
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Il Giornale
La fumata bianca è stata accolta con grande gioia da piazza San Pietro in attesa di sapere il nome della nuova guida della Chiesa Cattolica
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Dopo quella di ieri sera, anche quella di questa mattina - arrivata prima delle 12 - è stata una fumata nera: manca quindi l'accordo sul nome del nuovo pontefice. Secondo e...
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16:20White Smoke Rises: New Pope Elected

The newspapers unanimously report a historic moment in the Catholic Church: white smoke has emerged from the Sistine Chapel, signaling cardinals have elected a new Pope on the fourth scrutiny (Adnkronos, Avvenire, Corriere, Il Giornale, Il Sole 24 Ore, La Repubblica, La Stampa, Sky TG24). The white smoke appeared shortly after 6:00 PM local time and was greeted with celebration in St. Peter's Square, where crowds have gathered awaiting the announcement of who will lead the Catholic Church (Il Giornale, La Repubblica). Church bells are now ringing in celebration (La Repubblica).
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17:14White Smoke Signals Papal Election

The newspapers unanimously report the election of a new Pope, with white smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel after the fourth scrutiny (ANSA, Adnkronos, Avvenire, Corriere, HuffPost, Il Giornale, La Repubblica, La Stampa, Sky TG24). Over 100,000 faithful have gathered in St. Peter's Square awaiting the announcement of who will lead the Catholic Church (La Repubblica, Sky TG24). Il Sole 24 Ore reports Cardinal Parolin may be the chosen one. The new Pope is currently greeting cardinals individually and will dine with them tonight (Corriere).
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La fumata bianca accolta da un boato in attesa di sapere il nome della nuova guida della Chiesa: al quarto scrutino, come Ratzinger e Luciani, è stato eletto il 267esimo Papa
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17:41Prevost Elected As First American Pope

The newspapers unanimously report that American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the new Pope, taking the name Leo XIV (Adnkronos, Avvenire, Corriere, Il Giornale, Il Sole 24 Ore, La Repubblica, La Stampa, Sky TG24). This historic election marks the first North American pontiff in Church history (Il Giornale, La Stampa). In his first address, Pope Leo XIV's message focused on peace, saying "Peace be with you all" and expressing his desire to "build bridges" (Il Giornale, Il Sole 24 Ore, La Repubblica, La Stampa, Sky TG24). He also thanked his predecessor, Pope Francis (La Repubblica, Sky TG24).
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19:19First American Pope Elected

The newspapers unanimously report American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected Pope, taking the name Leo XIV (Adnkronos, ANSA, Avvenire, Corriere, HuffPost, Il Giornale, La Repubblica, La Stampa, Sky TG24). This marks a historic first—the election of a North American pontiff (Il Giornale, La Stampa). In his inaugural address, Leo XIV emphasized peace as his central message, saying "Peace be with you all" and expressing gratitude to his predecessor Pope Francis (ANSA, Avvenire, Corriere, HuffPost, La Repubblica, La Stampa). The new Pope will dine with cardinals tonight and celebrate Mass in the Sistine Chapel tomorrow (Corriere, La Repubblica). Former US President Trump called the election "an honor" (Corriere, La Stampa).
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