Cardinals failed to elect a new pope during the recent voting session, resulting in black smoke from the Vatican chimney, signalling no decision was made. The next pope must receive at least 89 votes from the College of Cardinals to secure a majority. Cardinal Pietro Parolin is currently viewed as a frontrunner, alongside potential candidates like Cardinal Robert Prevost. Despite the delay, many cardinals expressed a desire for a quick conclusion, evoking the swift decision-making seen in the 2013 election of Pope Francis.
Cardinals once again failed on Thursday morning to elect a new pope, with the latest vote yielding black smoke, indicating no decision was reached.
A second session of voting is expected later, with at least 89 votes needed to secure a majority for the next pope.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin is seen as a frontrunner in the election, while Cardinal Robert Prevost and others are emerging as potential candidates.
Reflections on the 2013 conclave suggest the cardinals are aiming for a similarly swift decision, after successfully electing Pope Francis in just two days.
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