Black smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel as cardinals cast an unsuccessful first vote
Wednesday, 7 May 2025 () Black smoke streamed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling that the more than 130 cardinal electors have not come to a two-thirds agreement about who the next pope should be.
Cardinals fail to elect new pope, another vote expected Thursday afternoon
On Thursday morning, cardinals failed once again to select a successor to the late Pope Francis, with thick black smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel chimney again.
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In an unprecedented moment, U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the first American pope. White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel at 6:08 PM, setting off bells and cheers across St. Peter’s Square. The 69-year-old has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV. The conclave reached a decision on its first full day of voting, marking a rare consensus among the 133 electors. The news has been met with global excitement and reverence. Prevost is praised as a "gentle, profound man of God" by peers and leaders alike.
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A historic moment unfolded in Vatican City as white smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel, signaling the election of a new pope. On only the first full day of voting, the 133 cardinal electors made their choice behind closed doors. As bells rang out across St. Peter's Square, thousands erupted in joy, awaiting the reveal of the next spiritual leader of 1.4 billion Catholics. The newly elected pontiff will soon be introduced from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, marking a new era after Pope Francis' 12-year reign.
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Crowd cheers as white smoke announces new pope at Vatican
White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel, signalling the election of the 267th pope. Crowds in St Peter’s Square cheered, as they awaited the new pope to emerge.
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