A seagull vomiting a rat for its young to eat near the smoke chimney seconds before the announcement of the selection of a new and first American pope, Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, has again left people talking.
It all started when rolling camera footage captured an adult seagull and its young on the roof, beside the chimney that lets out coloured smoke to announce if a new pope has been successfully chosen or not.
The adult seagull vomited a rat for its baby to feed on, and moments after, the anticipated white smoke was let out of the chimney, which signaled that a new pope had been selected.
Though there is no known significance to what happened, netizens have attributed many personal meanings to it.
It was interpreted to mean a father nourishing his flock, which is in itself a good omen, just that others faulted the food, a rat, which is widely seen as an unclean pest and bearer of disease. “Sounds like the ultimate good omen”, Joshua said sarcastically.
Historically, a seagull was also present on the chimney when the former Pope Francis was elected.
Spiritual Significance Of A Seagull
While a dove widely represents the Holy Spirit, does the appearance of a seagull mean an omen? Well, according to a Birdtipper, seagulls are related to spiritual messengers that communicate between the spiritual and physical world, and are also involved in moving souls to the afterlife after death on earth.
If you’ve read survival stories of people lost at sea, you will most likely recount their hopes spiking when they see seagulls, because that means land is near.
In general, seagulls are related to positive omens of guidance, hope, and new opportunities. However, they are also related to bad omens in some cultures, especially when they are far away from the sea. The bird is also known to be an opportunist.
What Does A Rat Symbolize
While seeing a rat close can irk many to their knees, the mammal generally symbolizes intelligence, fertility, and growth. However, they also widely represent hidden vices, uncleanliness, sickness, wastefulness, and death.
Who Is Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV, real name Robert Prevost, was a 69-year-old Cardinal before his appointment as the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church on May 8, 2025. He was born on September 14, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Aside from being an American, he is also a Peruvian citizen, stemming from his years of work in Peru since 1985. Prior to his papal selection, Pope Leo XIV held the position of Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, where he approved the appointment of bishops worldwide.
Pope Leo XIV Sheds Tears During His First Papal Blessing
After his announcement as the new pope, Pope Leo XIV addressed the crowd that had gathered outside the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, wearing the white papal cassock and a red cape.
His first words, “Peace be with you”, as the crowd cheered “Viva il papa”, which meant “Long live the pope”. He then addressed the people and the world, reminding all of God’s love and tasked everyone to be missionaries wherever they find themselves.
After that, an emotional Pope Leo XIV gave his first papal blessing as he fought back tears..
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Trump’s Pope Photo And America’s First Pope – Planned Or Just Another Coincidence
A bit of controversy is also swelling around the emergence of America’s first pope following President Trump’s release of an AI photo of himself as pope. If you haven’t seen the picture, here it is.
The controversy is also been compounded by Trump’s quest to dominate the world and Make America Great Again amid accusations of his involvement in insider trading. This has caused many to question how prospective popes are been nominated from around the world, and the processes surrounding their final selection, sparking suspicion of another puppet pope installed by America and Trump’s administration in the Vatican.
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