Vatican City, Italy – Second day of Conclave for new Pope starts with fumata nera after cardinal votes. No candidate don dey reach two-thirds quorum – 89 votes from 133 electors. Dismeans say dey never agree on who go be next Pope.
The smoky signal come out from Sistine Chapel around 11:51 AM, shortly after morning votes conclude. About 15,000 people gather for the event in St. Peter’s Square, plenty of dem capturing the moment with their phones as news stations from all over the world dey broadcast the incident.
As per tradition, smokey signals show results of the voting. A fumata nera means no decision has been reached. The process continue this afternoon with two more votes scheduled to follow the regular voting pattern of two in the morning and two in the afternoon.
According to reports, the cardinals gathered in the Pauline Chapel for Mass and prayers before proceeding to the Sistine Chapel for voting. After today’s votes, dey go take lunch at Casa Santa Marta, then return to the Apostolic Palace before heading back for more votes.
Many believe that the search for the successor to Pope Francis remains crucial as the church faces numerous modern challenges. Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re expressed hope that by the end of the day, they would have white smoke to signal a successful election. He stated, “I hope that by the time we return to Rome, we will see the white smoke. The Church needs a Pope that can inspire and strengthen faith in God.”
Despite the repeated fumata nera, there is optimism among the cardinals regarding reaching an agreement soon. Clan members ensure that every voting procedure aligns with established customs to maintain the integrity of the conclave.
The Vatican continues to monitor public reactions globally as discussions about the next Pope intensify. Observers await further announcements with bated breath. The next results are anticipated around late evening after the fourth and fifth rounds of voting.
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