The first ballot of the papal conclave concluded without an election as thick black smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel's chimney, disappointing thousands waiting in St Peter's Square. A total of 133 cardinals were sequestered following the death of Pope Francis on April 21. The cardinals, cut off from external communication, will continue voting until a new pope is elected, requiring a two-thirds majority of 89 votes. The event began with a solemn procession, with crowds eagerly watching for announcements via smoke signals.
The cardinals from about 70 countries have gathered in the Sistine Chapel to elect a new pope following Pope Francis's death, but black smoke emerged, indicating a failed vote.
The solemn procession of cardinals into the Sistine Chapel was streamed live, exciting onlookers in St Peter's Square as they awaited the outcome of the depriving conclave.
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