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Papal Election Stalls: Cardinals' Voting Results in Black Smoke After Two More Unsuccessful Rounds
08
May

Papal Election Stalls: Cardinals’ Voting Results in Black Smoke After Two More Unsuccessful Rounds

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Cardinals once again failed to elect a successor to Pope Francis on Thursday morning, as two more rounds of conclave voting concluded with no clear winner. The result sent black smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling that no candidate had secured the required two-thirds majority, or 89 votes, needed to become the next […]

28
Apr

Cardinals Set to Begin Conclave on May 7 to Choose Pope’s Successor

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Cardinals have confirmed that the conclave to select the next pope will start on May 7, allowing extra time for informal discussions and to build consensus on a candidate before the secret voting begins. This decision follows their initial meetings on Monday after Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday, where questions about the atmosphere and unity […]