Black smoke seen over Sistine Chapel after first vote for Pope undecided
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What the black smoke means for a new pope
- The first vote to elect a successor to Pope Francis has ended inconclusively, signaled by black Smoke from the Sistine Chapel.
- Over 100 cardinals convened for the secret ballot.
- The conclave, marked by ritual and pageantry, involves cardinals voting until a two-thirds majority is reached.
- The next round of voting is scheduled for tomorrow.
- Various candidates, both liberal and conservative, are considered potential successors.