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Thu May 8, 2025, 12:21 PM May 8

Papal conclave live updates: White smoke signals new pope elected [View all]

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Source: ABC

The temporary chimney atop the Sistine Chapel again on Thursday morning released a plume of black smoke, signaling that the 133 cardinals working inside had yet to choose a new pope for the Catholic Church.

The cardinals, who broke for lunch and will reconvene this afternoon, are expected to continue casting ballots at the Vatican until one among them receives at least two-thirds of the vote. The release of white smoke, or fumata bianca in Italian, will signify that they've elected a pope, as will the ringing of the bells of St. Peter's Basilica

Read more: https://abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/papal-conclave-live-updates-cardinals-gather-vatican-elect/?id=121506573





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