The conclave began on Wednesday as 133 cardinal electors gathered in the Sistine Chapel to vote for a new pope. The initial voting resulted in black smoke, showing no decision was reached. As the election process continues, the cardinals will convene for four votes daily until a candidate secures a two-thirds majority. The excitement in Rome is palpable, with numerous pilgrims and spectators present, eager to support the historic selection of the papal leader for the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.
On Wednesday, as black smoke streamed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, it indicated that the cardinal electors had failed to reach a majority agreement on electing the new pope.
The conclave's atmosphere in Rome was electric, with thousands of pilgrims and observers gathered to witness the historic process of selecting a leader for the Catholic Church.
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