Church leaders will meet again today to pick the next pope after failing yesterday. Black smoke rose from the chapel chimney at 9 PM, showing no winner among the 133 voting cardinals. About 45,000 people waited two hours past the expected time in St Peter's Square for news. A Tanzanian church helper told reporters that everyone prays for a holy leader, no matter where he comes from.
The cardinals from 70 countries started with prayer before entering the famous chapel. As they walked past famous art on the walls, they all promised to keep the talks secret. They need 89 votes to crown someone as the 267th Catholic leader. The voting happens four times daily until someone wins enough support. After three days without results, they might pause for prayer before trying more votes.
The cardinals from 70 countries started with prayer before entering the famous chapel. As they walked past famous art on the walls, they all promised to keep the talks secret. They need 89 votes to crown someone as the 267th Catholic leader. The voting happens four times daily until someone wins enough support. After three days without results, they might pause for prayer before trying more votes.
