No pope elected on Thursday morning

Cardinals fail to reach decision on Thursday morning ballot.

The latest news on Vatican City. Black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday morning, confirming that Catholic cardinals have not yet selected a successor to Pope Francis. The conclave, which began on Wednesday, will continue this afternoon with further ballots as the 133 eligible cardinals aim to secure a two-thirds majority.

Black smoke from the chimney on top of the Sistine Chapel (Vatican City). It indicates that the Pope has not been elected // Shutterstock

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