No Pope was elected after the first ballot of the conclave to elect the 267th Pope.
Black smoke billowed from the chimney on top of the Sistine Chapel at 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, signaling that the first ballot of the Papal Conclave had ended without the election of a new Pope.
An estimated 45,000 faithfuls had filled St. Peter’s Square in anticipation of the announcement, which was initially expected shortly after 7:00 p.m. The crowd, however, had to wait two hours for confirmation that no decision had been reached.
Catholic present at the Vatican Square were optimistic of getting a new Pope soon as Conclave reconvenes
“Wherever the new Pope comes from whether Africa, Asia, America, what we need is a holy Pope. We need a Pope who will guide the Church and will be the pastor of the Church.” a faithful shared
