Black smoke again at the Vatican, still no pope elected

Thousands of the faithful and curious were awaiting the smoke in St Peter's Square

Black smoke at the Vatican indicates that there is still no decision on the new pope.

Black smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel signalling that cardinals failed to elect a new pope during their conclave. Picture: Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP

Black smoke billowed from a chimney over the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel for a second day Thursday as cardinals meeting in conclave once again failed to choose a new pope.

Thousands of the faithful and curious were awaiting the smoke in St Peter’s Square on the morning of the second day of secret voting by the 133 cardinal electors.

Agence France-Presse

Black smoke again at the Vatican, still no pope elected

Thousands of the faithful and curious were awaiting the smoke in St Peter's Square

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Black smoke again at the Vatican, still no pope elected

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