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What to expect as conclave enters second day of voting for new pope

Black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday, which signalled an unsuccessful first round of voting

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

Cardinals return to the Sistine Chapel to vote on a new pope after the first ballot fails

Cardinals are returning to the Sistine Chapel to continue voting for a new pope

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

Black smoke as Vatican conclave fails to elect new pope on first ballot

Tens of thousands of people gathered in Vatican City’s St Peter’s Square as cardinals voted in first ballot.

Al Jazeera · May 7, 2025

No matter who the next pope is, US Catholics stand ‘at a crossroads’ − a sociologist explains

More than 130 cardinals entered the Sistine Chapel on May 7, 2025. With the announcement “Extra omnes” – “all out” – the doors have been closed and the cardinals sequestered to elect the next leader of the Catholic Church. They will vote, confer, pray and vote again until a candidate…

The Conversation · May 7, 2025

Conclave voting times and how to watch as cardinals select a new pope

The decision-making process could range from a few hours to several weeks

Evening Standard · May 7, 2025

All eyes on Sistine Chapel for smoke as secret conclave begins to elect new pope

White smoke will confirm a new pontiff to lead the world’s Catholics has been chosen.

Evening Standard · May 7, 2025

From 'conclave' to 'white smoke,' a glossary of terms used in a papal transition

A change in popes is a complicated process

The Independent UK · May 7, 2025

No pope elected on first day of conclave as black smoke appears above Vatican

Cardinals from around the world have entered the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican on Wednesday to begin the closed-door process of electing the next pontiff, following the late Pope Francis' passing on 21 April. Follow Euronews' live blog for the latest updates.

Euronews · May 7, 2025

Conclave: the chemistry behind the black and white smoke

This week, 133 cardinals have gathered in the Vatican to elect a new leader of the Catholic church. During their deliberations, the only indications of their progress are the regular plumes of smoke wafting from a freshly installed chimney perched on the roof of the Sistine Chapel.

The Conversation · May 7, 2025

Conclave cardinals told choice for next pope is of ‘exceptional importance’

The electors met for mass at St Peter’s Basilica ahead of the conclave in the Sistine Chapel from Wednesday afternoon.

Evening Standard · May 7, 2025