Papal Conclave at the Vatican

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
The doors of the Sistine Chapel were sealed for the papal conclave, but no new pope was chosen after three hours and fifteen minutes, as signaled by black smoke from the chimney. Lester Holt of NBC News reports from the Vatican.

Key Points

  • Doors of the Sistine Chapel sealed for the papal conclave
  • Black smoke from chimney indicates no new pope chosen
  • Lester Holt reports from the Vatican for NBC News