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Black smoke signals no pope elected in morning conclave votes

VATICAN CITY, May 8 (Reuters) - Black smoke appeared from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on Thursday, signalling that cardinals meeting in a secret conclave did not elect a new pope during their two morning ballots.
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By Reuters
8 May
Reuters-pope-conclave Cardinals in Saint Peter's Square for the meeting of the General Congregation of Cardinals, in Vatican City, 05 May 2025. The cardinals continue their deliberations during general congregations held following the death of Pope Francis, in preparation for the assembly to elect a new pope, known as the conclave. (Photo: EPA-EFE / RICCARDO ANTIMIANI)

The cardinals held an initial inconclusive vote on Wednesday evening. They now hold two votes in the morning and two in the afternoon daily until someone wins the necessary two-thirds majority to become the next pontiff.

 

(Reporting by Crispian Balmer)

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