With little to do while cardinals were voting, the attention of spectators yesterday evening turned to a seagull (top right) who perched itself on the chimney stack above the Sistine Chapel just before sunset. Silhouetted against the brilliant blue sky, and visible on several screens around sat Peter's Square, the bird raised cheers and applause as it stayed there for several minutes surveying the scene before flying off. It echoed similar scenes at the previous Conclave in 2013, when a seagull also stole the show. But previous papal elections have brought much more drama than birds being birds. As well as the attention the seagull attracted in 2013, that year's proceedings also threatened to be disrupted by an imposter (left) who was only rumbled when guards noticed his robes were too short and his fascia (sash) was pink rather than red. Back in 1958 (inset top), there was much confusion when crowds saw white smoke and therefore believed a new pope had been settled on, only for it to turn black moments later.Original Article:
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