Black smoke in the Vatican / Conclave fails to elect a new Pope

Black smoke has billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling that cardinals have failed to elect a new pope in their conclave vote. Tens of thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican to watch the smoke, which came just hours after the cardinals voted.

Cardinals from about 70 countries were summoned to Rome following the resignation of Pope Francis on April 21 after 12 years as head of the Catholic Church. As they were cut off from the outside world on Wednesday, their mobile phones were handed over and the Vatican airwaves were jammed to prevent communications until a new pope is elected.

The cardinals will return to the Sistine Chapel to vote again and will continue to do so until one of them secures a two-thirds majority or 89 votes to be elected pope.

The start of the conclave, with a solemn procession of cardinals and other clergy to the Sistine Chapel, was broadcast live on large screens in front of St. Peter's Basilica. /CNA

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