The Sistine Chapel chimney releases black smoke, indicating that no new Pope has been chosen. To choose a new head of the Catholic Church, the 133 cardinals must reach a two-thirds majority.

Black smoke is seen from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel meaning a new pope is not yet elected and voting will continue tomorrow on May 7, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican.

Black smoke plumed over the Vatican into the night sky in Rome on Wednesday, signaling the historic papal conclave did not reach consensus on a successor to Pope Francis − and the cardinals will ...

This photograph shows black smoke rising from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling that cardinals failed to elect a new pope in the first ballot of their conclave in the Vatican on May 7 ...

Extreme Heat Watch Extreme Heat Watch Extreme Heat Watch Conclave latest: Black smoke rises from chimney - no pope elected on Day 1 By Heather Miller Published May 7, 2025 12:04pm MST Religion ...

It’s expected to begin around 10 a.m. ET. (4 p.m. local time) Here’s the latest from the conclave: Black smoke arises from Chapel chimney – no pope elected ...