Watch: The first day of the conclave in a minute
Summary
The first day of the conclave, a secret process to choose a new pope, ended without a decision. Black smoke from the Sistine Chapel's chimney showed the 133 cardinals were unable to agree on a new pontiff. Voting will continue the next day.Key Facts
- The conclave is the process to select a new pope.
- Black smoke means the cardinals have not chosen a new pope.
- 133 cardinals participated in the vote.
- The vote result was announced over two hours after it started.
- Voting takes place in the Sistine Chapel behind closed doors.
- Crowds gathered in St Peter's Square to wait for the conclave news.
- More rounds of voting are planned for the next day.
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