Conclave to Elect a New Pope

SOURCE www.npr.org
The first day of the conclave to elect a new Pope ends without a decision, as the 133 cardinals did not reach a two-thirds agreement. Voting will resume the next day with four voting sessions daily until a candidate receives a two-thirds majority.

Key Points

  • Black smoke from Sistine Chapel indicates no decision made on the first day of conclave
  • Cardinals will continue voting four times a day until a new Pope is elected
  • Rome is buzzing with anticipation as pilgrims and journalists gather in Vatican City