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Black smoke billows from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on May 7, 2025, indicating no pope has been chosen yet. | Credit: EWTN News

BREAKING: Black Smoke Rises from Sistine Chapel as First Conclave Vote Ends Without New Pope

May 7, 2025

Black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney Wednesday evening to the watchful eyes of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square as the first day of conclave voting concluded without a new pontiff.

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