First conclave vote ends in black smoke as cardinals fail to agree on new pope

‘No Pope Yet’ Black Smoke Rises As Vatican Conclave Fails To Elect New Pope On First Day Of Voting

Black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday night, signaling no pope was elected in the first vote of the Vatican conclave. Over 45,000 gathered in St. Peter’s Square hoping for white smoke that would signal a new pontiff. Cardinals will resume voting Thursday. The conclave follows the death of Pope Francis, and all eyes are on the Vatican for a historic moment. Tensions and anticipation remain high as the secretive selection process continues behind closed doors. A two-thirds majority is required to elect the next spiritual leader of 1.4 billion Catholics. #PapalConclave #BlackSmoke #VaticanNews #NewPope #SistineChapel #PopeElection #CardinalsVote #NoPopeYet #WhiteSmokeWatch #CatholicChurch #StPetersSquare #PopeFrancisSuccessor #ChurchLeadership #VaticanLive #RomeUpdates #HolySee #BreakingNews #FaithAndTradition #PopeWatch2025 #ReligionNews Also Read 96 Years Without A Baby! Why No Child Has Ever Been Born In Vatican City :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/96-years-without-a-baby-why-no-child-has-ever-been-born-in-vatican-city-4087717.html?ref=DMDesc Ahead of Diwali, Vatican sends message of interreligious solidarity :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/ahead-of-diwali-vatican-sends-message-of-interreligious-solidarity-3329792.html?ref=DMDesc PM Modi to hold meeting with Pope in Vatican today :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/pm-modi-to-hold-meeting-with-pope-in-vatican-today-3329655.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~ED.346~

No pope elected on first day of conclave as black smoke appears above Vatican

No pope elected on first day of conclave as black smoke appears above Vatican Cardinals from around the world have entered the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican on Wednesday to begin the closed-door process of electing the next pontiff, following the late Pope Francis' passing on 21 April. Follow Euronews' live blog for the latest updates. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/07/cardinals-to-begin-historic-conclave-to-elect-new-catholic-church-leader-live-updates Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

5 Movies & Shows About the Pope: 'Conclave', 'The Two Popes' & More | THR Video

With the recent passing of Pope Francis, all eyes are on the Vatican as the world awaits a new pope, and with that comes the Conclave, where an assembly of Cardinals come together to select the new Pontiff. But what exactly happens during the Conclave? Well, here are five movies and shows that dive into the mystery and secrecy surrounding the centuries old tradition while we patiently wait for the white smoke.

Sistine Chapel Doors Slammed Shut: Cardinals Begin Historic Papal Vote, Smoke Watch Grips The World

The Sistine Chapel doors have officially slammed shut, marking the solemn start of the 2025 Papal Conclave. Cardinals from around the globe are now locked in, tasked with electing the next pope under intense secrecy and tradition. As the world turns its eyes toward the Vatican, massive crowds have gathered in St. Peter’s Square, eagerly watching the chimney for the first sign of smoke. Will it be black or white? #PapalConclave2025 #ConclaveLive #VaticanConclave #PopeConclave2025 #ConclaveUpdates #PapalElection #BlackSmoke #WhiteSmoke #ConclaveExplained #PapalConclaveLive #NewPope2025 #ConclaveVatican #PapalNews #PopeElection2025 #SistineChapelSmoke Also Read Pope finds compatible clergy in Global South :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/pope-finds-compatible-clergy-in-global-south-3453599.html?ref=DMDesc With a confluence of two events under one roof, India to host over 50 political, economic leaders :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/with-a-confluence-of-two-events-under-one-roof-india-to-host-over-50-political-economic-leaders-3430539.html?ref=DMDesc IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to inaugurate 3rd edition of NIC Tech Conclave in New Delhi :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/it-minister-ashwini-vaishnaw-to-inaugurate-3rd-edition-of-nic-tech-conclave-in-new-delhi-3378452.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.410~PR.152~