Top News Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope elected in 1st conclave vote Published 8 months ago on May 7, 2025 By The Janitor Black smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected on the first ballot of the conclave to choose a new leader of the Catholic Church. Related Topics: Up Next Ex-Memphis police officers in Tyre Nichols case found not guilty by out-of-town jury Don't Miss Conclaves over the past two centuries have taken up to four days The Janitor Continue Reading You may like