Overview

• Cardinal Dominique Mamberti, a 73-year-old former Vatican diplomat, will announce the new pope following the conclusion of the conclave in the Sistine Chapel.
• The Latin phrase 'Habemus Papam,' meaning 'We have a pope,' will be pronounced from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in accordance with centuries-old tradition.
• The announcement will include the pope-elect’s given name, surname, and chosen papal name, formalizing the transfer of papal authority under apostolic succession.
• The style and duration of the 'Habemus Papam' proclamation have varied across pontificates, with past announcements ranging from 32 seconds to over two minutes.
• Mamberti, currently the prefect of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signature, embodies a blend of legal precision and monastic discipline in his role as protodeacon.