MANILA, Philippines – Tweeting isn’t allowed inside the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. But outside, the Twitter world is making the most out of the long wait as 115 cardinal electors vote for the next leader of the Catholic Church.
A little more than 24 hours after the conclave began, two Twitter accounts are already stealing its thunder.
Blame it on our short social media attention spans, or the fact that after a while, staring at the Sistine Chapel chimney sort of loses its appeal.
A week-old Twitter star, @ConclaveChimney personifies the tiny chimney Catholics and observers all over the world are literally watching closely.
hey, be careful! twitter.com/ConclaveChimne…
— Conclave Chimney (@ConclaveChimney) March 9, 2013
We’re starting to learn that chimneys have feelings, too. Apparently, they don’t like it when seagulls steal their thunder.
Meet another new conclave “character,” the @SistineSeagull. An hour after the account was made, the chimney’s pesky little friend already has more than 1,700 followers on Twitter.
And get this… they’re “arguing” on Twitter. Enjoy:
Amused? Annoyed? Don’t care? How do these accounts make you feel?
More importantly, how long do you think will the conclave last? @SistineSeagull is ready for the long haul:
It once took 3 years to select a pope. I’m prepared to build a nest if need be. #conclave
– with reports from Bea Cupin/Rappler.com
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