Live updates: Conclave reconvenes after no pope elected on day 1

08.05.2025    NBC 6 South Florida    4 views
Live updates: Conclave reconvenes after no pope elected on day 1

What to KnowBlack smoke was seen pouring from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel last night indicating a new pope had not been chosen on the first day of the papal conclave With no one securing the necessary two-thirds majority or votes the cardinals retired for the night to the Vatican residences where they are being sequestered They will reconvene Thursday morning One hundred thirty-three cardinal electors have gathered for the centuries-old secret voting ritual to elect a new pope to follow Pope Francis who died April Smoke will rise from the Sistine Chapel after each round of voting White smoke will rise from the chimney when a new pope is selected If no pope is chosen there will be black smoke The cardinals return Thursday to continue the search for a new pope Follow along below for live updates

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