Historical Moment: First Black Smoke in Conclave for New Pope
Historical Moment: First Black Smoke in Conclave for New Pope
The Conclave Begins: Secrets and Voting Lines
The historic conclave to elect the new Pope kicked off today, with 133 cardinal voters gathering in the Sistine Chapel. At 4:30 PM, they took an oath of secrecy, marking the official start of the process.
Over 30 thousand faithful from every corner of the world in St. Peter’s Square waiting for the smoke after the first vote…
First Black Smoke Signals No Agreement
After the first round of votes, the smoke that emerged from the Chapel’s chimney was black – a clear sign that no agreement has been reached among the cardinals.
Cardinals participating in the conclave vote in the Sistine Chapel. (Image courtesy: Unsplash)
What’s Next?
Voting will continue with two sessions each day (morning and afternoon) until a new Pope is elected.
