First Vote Fails to Elect New Pope

Black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel, signaling that the first vote to elect the 267th pope was inconclusive. As tradition dictates, the smoke at 21:01 local time confirmed no cardinal received the two-thirds majority required. The crowd in St. Peter’s Square expressed disappointment as they await the next round of voting.

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