Stories for May 8th 2025

Thursday, May 8th 2025 - 09:16 UTC
Vatican: First round of voting results in black fumata

The first vote of the 2025 conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor on Wednesday ended in black smoke at 9 pm local time. According to local media, a delay was caused by a 45-minute meditation by Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa and the inexperience of many non-Italian-speaking cardinals. Over 45,000 faithful were waiting for it in St. Peter's Square.
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Vatican: First round of voting results in black fumata