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First Day of Papal Conclave Ends Without Election

Black smoke signals no candidate secured the required majority; voting resumes Thursday with multiple sessions planned.

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Une vue de la chapelle Sixtine avant le conclave pour élire le prochain pape au Vatican, le 6 mai 2025 (Médias du Vatican).
Les cardinaux en procession, au début du conclave de mars 2013.

Overview

  • The 133 cardinal electors began the conclave on May 7, taking oaths of secrecy before entering the sealed Sistine Chapel.
  • A first vote was held Wednesday evening, but black smoke from the chapel chimney confirmed no candidate reached the two-thirds majority needed to be elected pope.
  • The conclave, featuring cardinals from 70 countries, marks a record for geographic diversity, with first-time representation from nations like Haiti, Cape Verde, and South Sudan.
  • Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, appointed 108 of the 135 eligible cardinals, raising the likelihood of continuity with his reformist agenda.
  • Four voting sessions are scheduled for Thursday, with the process continuing until a candidate secures the necessary 89 votes.