The announcement of the election of a new Pope is made following a series of procedures and traditions, including the balloting by the College of Cardinals and the Sistine Chapel's famous chimney smoke signals. Once the cardinals have elected a new Pope, white smoke will emerge from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling to the public that a new Pope has been selected. This is followed by the announcement of "Habemus Papam" (meaning "We have a Pope") from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. The newly elected Pope will then appear on the balcony to greet the crowds and give his first blessing as Pope.