Tasleem Gierdien8 May 2025 | 9:43
WATCH: Is it a bird, a plane? It was a seagull stealing the show during papal conclave livestream
A seagull is going viral for stealing the show during the papal conclave livestream. As millions watched for the smoke, this oblivious bird had the front row seat.
CapeTalk's Clarence Ford speaks to Barbara Friedman about trending online stories.
Listen below:
The first sign of smoke from the Sistine Chapel chimney on the first day of the conclave indicated that more voting lay ahead.
"This is not unusual because the first time a Pope was elected on the first day of voting was 500 years ago," says Friedman.
Watch the moment below:
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