Black smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday, signalling that no pope had been elected as 133 cardinals opened the secretive, centuries-old ritual to choose a new leader of ...

White smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signalling that a pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church By NICOLE WINFIELD - Associated Press May 8, 2025 Updated May 8, 2025 ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Black smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday, signaling that no pope had been elected as 133 cardinals opened the secretive, centuries-old ritual to ...

In Rome, crowds have gathered at St Peter's Square, their eyes fixed on the chimney of the Sistine Chapel. They are eagerly awaiting the appointment of a new pope, hoping for white smoke to signal ...

The Brief A seagull has gained viral fame for perching on the Sistine Chapel chimney during papal conclaves.The bird’s presence has inspired memes and social media fascination dating back to ...

Assuming no winner is found, the Vatican said black smoke could be expected out of the Sistine Chapel chimney after 7 p.m. As 9 p.m. came and went, there was no word on what was taking so long.