VATICAN CITY - On the second day of the papal conclave, black smoke rose from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, signaling that a new pope has not been selected. The smoke, a traditional signal to the outside world, appeared after the cardinals completed their third round of voting. The 100+ cardinals remain sequestered within the Vatican, continuing their secret deliberations and prayers as they seek to elect a successor to the papacy.
The process involves multiple rounds of voting, with a two-thirds majority required to elect a new pope. Once a pope is chosen, white smoke will be released, and the bells of St. Peter's Basilica will ring, announcing the news to the world. Until then, the world watches and waits for the next signal from the Vatican.
No Pope Yet: Black Smoke Signals Continued Conclave Voting
Black smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel chimney on Thursday, indicating that cardinals have not yet elected a new pope. This signal follows three rounds of voting within the Vatican. The cardinals will continue their deliberations until a new leader of the Catholic Church is chosen. CBS News is providing special coverage from Rome.
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