Black smoke over Vatican: How the first vote of conclave ended
Photo: the Pope is being elected in the Vatican (Getty Images)
On Wednesday, May 7, a conclave was held in the Sistine Chapel of the Vatican. A total of 133 cardinals from 71 countries were tasked with electing a new Pope, Sky News reports.
According to the outlet, black smoke emerged from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel. This indicates that the cardinals did not reach a decision during the conclave’s first vote and were unable to elect a new Pope.
Starting tomorrow, up to four votes per day will take place until a new Pope is chosen.
If a Pope is elected, white smoke will appear from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel.
Death of Pope Francis and the election of a new pontiff
Pope Francis passed away on April 21 due to a stroke.
A farewell ceremony was held at the Vatican on April 26, and he was buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. Around 400,000 people attended the ceremony.
Today, May 7, cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church have begun the conclave to elect a new Pope.
