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Black smoke again from Vatican chimney; no Pope yet
Thousands of the faithful and curious were awaiting the smoke in St Peter's Square on the morning of the second day of secret voting
- PUBLISHED: Thu 8 May 2025, 2:23 PM
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- AFP
Black smoke billowed from a chimney over the Vatican's Sistine Chapel for a second day Thursday as cardinals meeting in conclave once again failed to choose a new pope.
Thousands of the faithful and curious were awaiting the smoke in St Peter's Square on the morning of the second day of secret voting by the 133 cardinal.