VATICAN CITY - Black smoke billowed from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel today, signaling that the cardinals inside the Vatican have not yet reached a consensus on who will be the next pope. This was the second day of the papal conclave, a gathering of cardinals who are tasked with electing the new leader of the Catholic Church.
Cardinals conducted three rounds of voting, none of which resulted in a successful election. The black smoke, created by burning the ballots, serves as a visual cue to the outside world that the process is ongoing. The world waits in anticipation for the white smoke, which will signal the successful election of a new pope. Until then, the cardinals will continue their deliberations and voting until a two-thirds majority is reached. The election of a new pope is a significant event for the Catholic Church and its followers worldwide.
No Pope Yet: Black Smoke Signals Inconclusive Vatican Vote
Black smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel chimney on Thursday, indicating that the College of Cardinals has not yet elected a new pope. This follows three rounds of voting on the second day of the papal conclave. The cardinals will continue their deliberations until a new leader of the Catholic Church is chosen. The world awaits the white smoke that will signal the election of a new pontiff.
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