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Second release of black smoke signals no pope yet chosen

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 there is a new pope

USA TODAY on MSN · 6h

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 the next pope.

The New York Times · 5h

Live Updates: Black Smoke Signals That Cardinals Still Haven’t Chosen a Pope

Voting in the morning was inconclusive. The conclave will reconvene in the afternoon, with two more votes expected on Thursday, unless a pontiff is chosen in the first round after lunch.

conclave, Pope Francis

What exactly is the conclave? Here's what to know about how the next pope is elected

Simply put, a conclave is the assembly of cardinals that elects a pope. The word itself comes from the Latin "com" and "clavis," meaning "together" and "key," respectively – highlighting the absolute, behind-closed-doors secrecy with which the cardinals conduct their discussions and balloting.

The New York Times · 10h

What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor

Follow live updates on the conclave to elect a new pope. The death of Pope Francis last month at the age of 88 set off grief and mourning around the world — along with a complex process to find a successor.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Who will be the new pope? Clock ticking down toward historic conclave

Over 130 voting cardinals must decide whether to continue in the direction of Francis or elect a pope likely to choose a more traditional path.

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Papal conclave: Third round of balloting fails to produce new pope

A chimney atop the 15th century Sistine Chapel in the Vatican billowed black tell-tale smoke again on Thursday morning, ...

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Black smoke emerges in St Peter's Square, indicating no decision on new pope

The next vote will take place at approximately 17:30 (16:30 BST) - black smoke signals no decision has been reached, white ...

9hon MSN

Nigerian priest in Dallas seeks godly choice for Pope: "It's not just about where that person is coming from"

Father Jovita Okoli said he refuses to surrender to speculation about who will become pope, even as candidates from his ...

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Cardinals return to the Sistine Chapel to vote on a new pope after the first ballot fails

Cardinals return to the Sistine Chapel on Thursday to resume voting for a new pope after the first conclave ballot failed to ...

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Could an American pope be waiting in the wings? Experts weigh in

With more than 61 million Catholics and the second-highest number of cardinals after Italy, a guessing game is emerging on ...

1h

Pope watch: who's next up?

Cardinals from around the world are sequestered in Rome this week to choose a successor for the late Pope Francis. Who will ...

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Before Pope Francis died, this is where he directed his remaining money to go

Before he died, Pope Francis gave away the last of his personal savings to a cause he deeply cared about: bringing hope to ...

7hon MSN

New pope should 'carry on legacy of Francis'

The election of a new pope has begun following the death of Pope Francis last month. The secret conclave of 131 Catholic ...

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