The cardinals' conclave continues at the Vatican as they seek to elect a new pope following the death of Pope Francis. After two days of voting, black smoke signaled no decision had been reached, with 133 cardinal electors unable to secure the necessary two-thirds majority. The process involves multiple daily ballots until a pontiff is chosen. The cardinals are sequestered, surrendering communications to ensure the election remains confidential, fostering speculation among the public gathered outside the Sistine Chapel.
Thousands of faithful gathered in Saint Peter's Square as black smoke signaled that the 133 cardinal electors had failed to elect a new pope for the second day.
The conclave continues with two votes in the morning and two in the afternoon until a new pontiff is chosen, requiring a two-thirds majority.
Cardinals are secluded from the outside world, surrendering their mobile phones while electronic communications are prevented until a new pope is elected.
Speculation arose over the initial delays in vote counting, prompting questions from onlookers like Costanza Ranaldi about the lengthy process.
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