During the entire papal conclave, seagulls have hopped around the Sistine Chapel chimney, delighting onlookers. See social ...

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A lone seagull perched near the Sistine Chapel chimney became the unexpected star of the papal conclave livestream — reviving ...

While many eyes were fixed squarely on the Sistine Chapel's chimney, awaiting the sign of the new pope or further votes in ...

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In religious iconography, the Holy Spirit is symbolized by a dove, not a seagull. Yet the birds have been regularly spotted during conclave broadcasts, becoming viral sensations in the process.

Throughout the entire papal conclave, which began Wednesday, May 7, seagulls were spotted hoping around the Sistine Chapel chimney. A seagull chick even made an appearance a few times. New pope ...