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Black Smoke Signals No Pope Elected At First Conclave Vote

Black Smoke Signals No Pope Elected At First Conclave Vote

Vatican City: Black smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday evening, signalling an inconclusive first vote by cardinals locked in the Sistine Chapel in a conclave to elect a new pope to guide the Roman Catholic Church. Thousands of faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square waiting …

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After Pope Francis’s Funeral, All Eyes Turn To Conclave

After Pope Francis’s Funeral, All Eyes Turn To Conclave

Vatican City: During the upcoming conclave, cardinals will gather in the Sistine Chapel to elect a successor to Pope Francis in a highly secretive process that could take several days, potentially longer. Here is a step-by-step breakdown of the process: Preparations – Ahead of the conclave, the cardinal electors — …

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