Vatican indicates no new pope chosen

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. VATICAN CITY -- Black smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday, signaling that no pope had been elected as 133 cardinals opened the secretive, centuries …

WATCH| The wait continues: Black smoke rises above Vatican City

The first day of the papal conclave ended without the election of a new pope, as black smoke rose from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel just after 9pm. Earlier in the afternoon, 133 cardinal electors gathered inside the chapel, taking a solemn oath of …

**Live Updates** Vatican Conclave Elects a New Pope

Cardinal Robert Francis Provost of Chicago was chosen by the College of Cardinals to be the new pope of the Catholic Church, making him the first American pope in the Church’s 2,000-year history. The Chicago native chose the papal name Leo XIV. White smoke …

As conclave to elect pope begins in Vatican City, a Long Island priest feels 'weight of the moment'

The Rev. Michael Duffy arrived at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City three hours before the start of a 10 a.m. Mass on Wednesday that kicked off the conclave that will elect the next pope. But the wait was more than worth it for Duffy, who is rector of …

Black smoke at the Vatican, no pope yet

This photograph shows black smoke rising from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel signalling that cardinals failed to elect a new pope during their conclave in the Vatican on May 8, 2025. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP) Vatican City: Black smoke …

Black smoke emerges once again in the Vatican this morning as cardinals fail to elect new pope

LAST UPDATE | 7 hrs ago BLACK SMOKE HAS billowed once again from the Vatican City as cardinals seek to elect a new head of the Catholic Church. 133 cardinal electors began the heavily ritualised and secret conclave process yesterday, shut away incomplete …

Cardinals Gather In Vatican City As Conclave To Elect New Pope Begins

The Vatican is abuzz as the conclave to elect a new pope begins today (May 7). Cardinals from around the world have gathered in Vatican City to select a successor to Pope Francis, who recently passed away. This conclave marks the largest gathering of …

All eyes on Vatican City for smoke as cardinals begin work to choose new pope

The 133 electors, dressed in distinctive bright red vestments trimmed with gold thread, heard at a special mass on Wednesday of the “weighty decision” they must make. Smoke indicating whether or not the 267th pope has been chosen could come from the …

Cardinals gather in Vatican City as conclave begins to elect new pope

Catholic News Network Vatican Correspondent Colm Flynn explains the conclave process as cardinals gather to elect the next pope. “This is an election … and what’s different about this, of course, is that it has that strong spiritual element,” Mr Flynn told …

Papal conclave begins in Vatican City