Black smoke emerges after first conclave ballot

Vatican: First round of voting results in black fumata

The first vote of the 2025 conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor on Wednesday ended in black smoke at 9 pm local time. According to local media, a delay was caused by a 45-minute meditation by Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa and the inexperience of many non-Italian-speaking cardinals. Over 45,000 faithful were waiting for it in St. Peter's Square.

Vatican City filled with hope and anticipation for new pope

The black smoke from the Sistine Chapel indicated that two-thirds of the Catholic cardinals are still grappling with which one of them will be the next pope. Chris Livesay reports.

First conclave vote ends in black smoke as cardinals fail to agree on new pope

Sixteen days after Francis's death, cardinals from around the world have shut themselves away for as long as it takes to vote for their new leader.

Vatican’s First Papal Vote Ends In Black Smoke, No Pope Chosen Yet

Black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel, confirming that the first round of voting has ended with no pope chosen to succeed Pope Francis. The Vatican remains on high alert as 133 cardinals from around the world continue their ancient, secretive voting process. With telecom signals cut and the chapel sealed, the world watches for the moment white smoke appears — and the next pope steps out to greet 1.4 billion Catholics. Stay tuned for live …

Black smoke from Sistine Chapel chimney signals no pope elected

The secretive conclave to elect a new pope got underway in the Vatican on Wednesday.

Black smoke seen over Sistine Chapel after first vote for Pope undecided

More than 100 cardinals have gathered for a secret vote on who will succeed the late Pope Francis