Black smoke from the Sistine Chapel indicates no agreement on a new pope yet, as cardinals prepare for further voting, raising the prospect of a prolonged conclave. Rumors swirl around candidates, with Pietro Parolin highlighted by Italian media, but additional names are coming to light. The article also observes the diminishing presence of clergy in traditional attire, such as the cappello romano, symbolizing a shift in fashion and culture. A traditional priest, encountered in Rome, embodies the old ways yet seems out of place in contemporary society.
The cardinals, who have already cast two votes today, will do so again in the afternoon. Thursday is set to be a decisive day for the conclave.
Rumors abound about who is most likely to become the new pope, with significant media emphasis on Pietro Parolin, though other candidates have emerged.
In Rome, you hardly ever see members of the clergy wearing a cappello romano anymore; it's partly due to changing fashions and economic realities.
A classic priest was spotted wearing an immaculate cassock and a cappello romano, evoking a nostalgic, yet almost unfriendly, image amidst modern Rome.
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