No new pope selected on second vote of papal conclave
As of the second day of the papal conclave, an estimated 45,000 people gathered in St. Peter’s Square, awaiting the election of a successor to Pope francis. However, the first vote conducted by the collage of cardinals resulted in black smoke coming from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney, indicating that no new pope was chosen. To elect a pope, 89 out of 133 votes are required, with this being the largest voting body in a conclave’s history. There is the possibility of three additional votes on the same day, with the next ballot expected to be announced around 7 p.m. If no pope is elected after three days, the cardinals will take a 24-hour break before resuming the process. Notably,no conclave has lasted more then four days since 1831.
No new pope selected on second vote of papal conclave
An estimated 45,000 people gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the second day of the conclave in anticipation of the election of a successor to Pope Francis.
However, if a new pope is to be selected on Thursday, it will be later in the day. The first vote by the College of Cardinals on Thursday resulted in black smoke emanating from the Sistine Chapel‘s chimney at 11:50 a.m. local time, meaning St. Peter’s successor had not been agreed upon.
The next pope will need at least 89 votes of 133 to obtain a majority from the College of Cardinals. According to reports, 133 is the highest number ever to vote in a conclave. Since no one was elected in the first vote Thursday morning, there are up to three more voting opportunities in the day to select the 267th pope.
FIRST VOTE OF CONCLAVE ENDS WITH BLACK SMOKE
The next ballot burning will occur Thursday evening around 7 p.m.
If no pope is elected after the third day of voting, the cardinals take a 24-hour break. The process could continue for days. However, no papal conclave has lasted more than four days since 1831.
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