Cardinals have returned to the Sistine Chapel to continue voting for a new pope after the initial ballot on Wednesday failed to produce a winner, signaling an extended conclave process.
Cardinals reconvened in the Sistine Chapel to resume the voting process for selecting a new pope, after the first round of balloting concluded without a consensus. Black smoke rising from the chapel’s chimney on Wednesday confirmed that no candidate had yet achieved the required two-thirds majority.
Some of the 133 electors had anticipated a swift conclave, believing consensus could be reached quickly on a successor to Pope Francis. However, it may take several additional rounds of voting before one candidate secures the 89 votes needed to become the 267th pope in Catholic Church history.
Historically, the conclave has varied in length. Pope John Paul I was chosen on the fourth ballot in 1978, while John Paul II required eight. Pope Francis was elected on the fifth ballot in 2013.
The cardinals began the highly secretive process Wednesday afternoon, following centuries-old rituals behind closed doors within Vatican City.
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Cardinals from 70 nations have gathered in Vatican City to begin the historic conclave to elect the next pope, following the death of Pope Francis 17 days ago. This conclave is the most geographically diverse in Church history, showcasing Francis’ legacy of inclusivity.
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Black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday, signalling that the cardinals have not yet elected a new pope as the secretive Vatican conclave continues into its second day.
Norway has unveiled its first national security strategy, emphasizing stronger ties with European allies and Nordic neighbors while reaffirming its NATO commitments amid changing global dynamics.
Georgia’s State Security Service has dismissed a U.S. Embassy warning about a bomb threat at Tbilisi malls as false, criticizing the embassy for issuing the alert without coordination and urging more responsible diplomatic communication.
North Korea and Belarus have revived high-level economic discussions for the first time since 2006, signaling renewed interest in strengthening cooperation across key sectors.
Black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday, signalling that the cardinals have not yet elected a new pope as the secretive Vatican conclave continues into its second day.
Norway has unveiled its first national security strategy, emphasizing stronger ties with European allies and Nordic neighbors while reaffirming its NATO commitments amid changing global dynamics.
The Trump administration is moving to revise AI chip export regulations, seeking to simplify trade rules and address feedback from global stakeholders and the technology sector.
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