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No pope named as black smoke rises on papal conclave's first day: May 7 recap
Multiple rounds of voting likely will be required before a candidate emerges with the two-thirds majority required to become ...
Black smoke signals no new pope, as faithful say waiting is 'experience of hope'
The next vote will take place around17:30 (16:30 BST) - no smoke will signal no decision has been reached, white smoke that ...
Live updates: No pope chosen in day’s first ballots as black smoke billows
The conclave to elect the new pope brought no new updates as the Sistine Chapel chimney billowed black smoke, indicating no ...
Papal conclave 2025 live updates: Black smoke comes from Sistine Chapel chimney early Thursday
Latest news and live updates as the election process for the next pope continues. The cardinals met for their first conclave ...
The History Behind the Papal Smoke, Explained
Although the voting takes place behind closed doors and is notoriously secretive, this longstanding tradition is a way to ...
Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected as conclave opens
One hundred and thirty-three cardinals are beginning centuries-old rituals to elect a successor to Pope Francis.
Crowds in St. Peter's Square cheered as white smoke signaled a new pope
As white smoke appeared and bells tolled, the crowd in St. Peter's Square reacted to the news of a new pope.