Black Smoke Rises: No New Pope Chosen on First Day of Conclave
Cardinals have failed to agree on a new pope following the first round of voting in the highly secretive papal conclave. the conclave follows the death of Pope Francis. A total of 133 cardinal electors from around the world gathered beneath the iconic frescoes of the Sistine Chapel to participate
All 133 Voting Cardinals assemble in Rome to Elect Next Pope
Catholic cardinals will enter a sealed conclave this week to choose a new pope, as the Church’s 1.4 billion members await the outcome with bated breath. A total of 133 “Princes of the Church” will convene on Wednesday to elect a successor to Pope Francis, who passed away on April