The conclave failed to elect a new Pope on the first try
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Wed, 07 May 2025 22:05:00 +0300
The conclave did not elect a new pontiffEarlier, 133 cardinal electors entered the Sistine Chapel in a solemn procession, beginning the conclave that will elect the next and 267th Pope.Locked cum clave with a key in the Sistine Chapel, the cardinals began the election of Peters 267th successor.A twothirds majority is required to elect a new Pope, in this case at least 89 votes.There can be up to four rounds of voting each day.
The first ballot was cast on the evening of May 7.
Voting will then take place four times a day for the following days, twice in the morning and twice in the evening.Black smoke signals an inconclusive vote white smoke, accompanied by the ringing of bells, will herald the arrival of a new Pope.This conclave is one of the most diverse in history, with voters coming from 70 countries, reflecting Pope Francis efforts to broaden representation in the Church.No Pope was elected on the first day of the conclave, so voting could take several days before one of the cardinals receives the necessary twothirds majority to become the 267th pontiff.
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