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1st conclave vote ends in black smoke

2025 papal conclave begins at Vatican, with black smoke indicating no new pope chosen in first vote

The Catholic Church's cardinal electors entered the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican to choose a successor to Pope Francis, as the 2025 papal conclave begins.

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No Pope Yet: Vatican Conclave Blows Black Smoke On 1st Day Of Vote For New Pontiff

There is no new Pope. Yet. Hours later than expected, black smoke was seen blowing out of the chimney of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on the end of the first day of the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis.

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Black smoke vs. white smoke: What does each color mean during conclave?

At the end of each voting round, black smoke means a new pope has not yet to be selected, while white smoke indicates a new pope has been chosen.

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What does black and white smoke mean, and when can we expect the first conclave smoke?

When that happens, white smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel's chimney. If the two-thirds majority is not reached, black smoke is emitted instead, signaling that the conclave will resume with further ...

Papal conclave live updates: White smoke billows from Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating new pope elected

White smoke was seen emanating from the chminey of the Sistine Chapel, indicating that a two-thirds vote has been reached to ...

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