Black smoke was emitted from the
Sistine Chapel chimney on Thursday, meaning the cardinals in the
papal conclave failed to elect a successor to Pope Francis in
the second and third votes.
The smoke signal was also black after the first vote of the
conclave on Wednesday.
The 133 cardinal electors will now go the Santa Marta residence
inside the Vatican where most of them are staying during the
conclave for lunch.
There are set to be up to two more votes and one more smoke
signal later on Thursday.
White smoke will mean the world's 1.4 billion Catholics have a
new leader.
A two thirds majority is needed.
Francis died on Easter Monday aged 88 after 12 years at the helm
of the Church.
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