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OAN Staff Sophia Flores
12:37 PM –Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Black smoke has billowed from the Sistine Chapel Chimney, signaling that the Catholic Cardinals did not come to a consensus on the selection of the new Pope.
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Nearly three hours after 133 Cardinals were sealed inside the Chapel, the black smoke confirmed that the Papal conclave did not come to the two-thirds majority needed to elect a new Pope.
The selection of a new Pope will be signaled to the world by the appearance of white smoke emanating from the chimney.
The first round of voting took longer than many had anticipated, adding to the suspense in Vatican City.
While it has been centuries since a Pope was chosen in the first round of voting, an estimated 30,000 people gathered in St. Peter’s Square, anxiously watching and waiting for the “signal” from the Sistine Chapel chimney.
The conclave will vote again on Thursday.
Until they come to a decision on who will be the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church, the Papal conclave will be completely secluded from the world, in order to ensure that they are not influenced by external factors.
They will also not be allowed to use phones, browse the internet, or read newspapers. They will be residing in the Casa Santa Marta, a five-story guesthouse with 106 suites, 22 single rooms, and a state apartment.
Additionally, it’s important to note that the past two Popes, Pope Francis and his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, were elected after two days — although the duration of conclaves can vary.
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