46 m. ago The black smoke caught everyone off guard, including a former US Senator and presidential nominee

‘There are some big financial problems, and Cardinal Timothy Dolan can raise money,’ said Rick Santorum.

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1 hour ago More black smoke from Sistine Chapel signals wait for new pope

Cardinals resumed their voting in the secret conclave, having already failed to choose a new pope in the first round of voting on Wednesday evening.

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2 h. ago Black smoke emerges once again in the Vatican this morning as cardinals fail to elect new pope

The electors failed to reach a decision, but will be back at it at the Sistine Chapel this afternoon.

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2 h. ago Papal conclave live: Black smoke emerges from Sistine Chapel as cardinals resume discussions on new pope election

How does the conclave work and who is in running to be next pope?

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3 h. ago Papal conclave live: Cardinals resume discussions on new pope; what time will we see black or white smoke?

How does the conclave work and who is in running to be next pope?

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4 h. ago Papal conclave: Cardinals resume discussions on new pope; what time will we see black or white smoke?

How does the conclave work and who is in running to be next pope?

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6 h. ago After black smoke last night, cardinals return to the conclave to elect a new pope

The electors failed to reach a decision on day one, but will be back at it at the Sistine Chapel this morning.

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6 h. ago Black smoke emerges once again this morning in the Vatican as cardinals aim to elect a new pope

The electors failed to reach a decision on day one, but will be back at it at the Sistine Chapel this morning.

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17 h. ago Conclave: Black smoke emerges from Sistine Chapel, signalling no new pope elected

Swearing of the oaths complete and everyone bar the voting cardinals have been ordered out of the Sistine Chapel

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17 h. ago Conclave live: No pope elected yet as black smoke emerges from the Sistine Chapel chimney

133 cardinals from around the world have gathered in the Sistine Chapel for the highly secretive election of the new pope.

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17 h. ago First round of conclave voting ends with black smoke as no pope elected

133 cardinals from around the world gathered in the Sistine Chapel today for the highly secretive election of the new pope.

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18 h. ago Live: All eyes on the Sistine Chapel chimney as cardinals vote for new pope for the first time

133 cardinals from around the world have gathered in the Sistine Chapel for the highly secretive election of the new pope.

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20 h. ago Papal conclave: Cardinals begin first secret ballot to elect new pope

Swearing of the oaths complete and everyone bar the voting cardinals have been ordered out of the Sistine Chapel

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20 h. ago Live: Doors of Sistine Chapel are shut as cardinals begin conclave to elect a new pope

133 cardinals from around the world are set to gather in the Sistine Chapel for the highly secretive election of the new pope.

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21 h. ago Papal conclave: Cardinals start procession to Sistine Chapel for secret vote

How does the conclave work and who is in running to be next pope?

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22 h. ago Live: Cardinals gather in Vatican as conclave to elect new pope begins

133 cardinals from around the world are set to gather in the Sistine Chapel for the highly secretive election of the new pope.

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25 h. ago Conclave: What time does it begin, how does it work and who is in running to be next pope?

Two-thirds majority of the 133 elector cardinals is required to elect 267th pope

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25 h. ago Papal conclave: What time does it begin? How does it work and who is in running to be next pope?

Two-thirds majority of the 133 elector cardinals is required to elect 267th pope

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29 h. ago Conclave: Live updates as cardinals set to gather in Sistine Chapel to elect new pope

Two-thirds majority of the 133 elector cardinals is required to elect 267th pope

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31 h. ago Watch for white smoke begins in Vatican City as conclave meets to elect new pontiff

Ballots of 133 voting cardinals burned after each vote with black smoke signalling no agreement

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