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Cardinals hold fourth new pope vote as crowds watch for smoke
The next vote will take place at about 17:30 (16:30 BST) - no smoke will signal no decision has been reached, white smoke ...
More black smoke as cardinals resume voting on Day 2 of papal conclave
Black smoke was seen wafting from a chimney on Thursday above the Sistine Chapel, signaling that the 133 Catholic cardinal ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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.