Black Smoke Again After Second and Third Round of Voting in Conclave

vatican city - Cardinals in the Sistine Chapel remain divided on the successor to Pope Francis as black smoke rises, signaling no decision yet. The next voting rounds will determine the new Pope.

Black Smoke Again After Second and Third Round of Voting in Conclave

The Cardinals in the Sistine Chapel have not reached a consensus on the new Pope, as black smoke emerges, indicating ongoing divisions among them.

Continued Voting Process

Another round of voting is scheduled later in the day. If a Pope is elected, white smoke will rise; otherwise, a fifth round of voting will immediately follow. The burning of ballots produces the smoke, with black or white indicating the outcome.

If no candidate secures a two-thirds majority, a chemical compound is added to generate black smoke. Conversely, white smoke and the ringing of bells signal the election of a new Pope.