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Papal Conclave Enters Third Voting Day Without New Pope

Black smoke signals continued deadlock as cardinals cast more ballots for a successor to Pope Francis following his death on April 21.

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No new pope yet as black smoke seen after two more Vatican conclave ballots

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2025 conclave day 2 brings more black smoke, as cardinals continue voting to pick a new pope

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Conclave live: black smoke emerges from chimney as cardinals fail to agree on new pope

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No new pope elected yet after black smoke pours out of Sistine Chapel's chimney

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AP PHOTOS: Cardinals return to the Sistine Chapel for a second day of voting to elect a new pope

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Conclave smoke livestream May 8: Watch for results of papal election

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No new pope elected yet after black smoke pours out of Sistine Chapel's chimney

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Live conclave cam: Cardinals vote for a new pope on day 2

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Black smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel as cardinals cast an unsuccessful first vote

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Cardinals fail to pick new pope on day one of the conclave

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Picking a New Pope: How the Selection Conclave Works

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Conclave to elect new pope begins in Vatican

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2025 papal conclave begins, with cardinals set to pick new pope to succeed Pope Francis

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Before secret voting begins, senior cardinal urges conclave to pick a pope who prizes unity

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The papal conclave, initiated after Pope Francis' death, saw black smoke rise after the second and third ballots, marking a second day without a consensus. On Thursday, May 8, the 133 voting cardinals failed again to elect a new pope, requiring 89 votes for a two-thirds majority. The cardinals are sequestered from the outside world, conducting up to four ballots daily until a decision is made. The conclave has attracted thousands of spectators in St. Peter’s Square, highlighting the urgency and anticipation surrounding the election of the next head of the 1.4 billion-member Catholic Church.

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