Black Smoke Rises Again: Vatican Waits as Cardinals Remain Divided
Black smoke rose for the second time from the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday, signalling that cardinals have not yet agreed on a successor to Pope Francis. The secretive papal conclave continues into its second day, with up to four votes held daily until a two-thirds majority is reached. Crowds are gathering in St. Peter’s […]
Who Will Lead the Church? Cardinals Begin Secret Vote for New Pope
Cardinals from around the globe have gathered in Rome as the secretive conclave to elect the next pope begins today. Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle are seen as frontrunners to succeed Pope Francis. The process starts with a solemn mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, followed by the cardinals’ procession to […]