Vatican Conclave Begins: First Vote Inconclusive VATICAN CITY — may 8,2025 — The highly anticipated papal conclave began with an inconclusive first vote Wednesday,signaling the selection of a new leader for the Catholic Church will take more time. Thousands gathered in St. peter’s Square watched as black smoke billowed, a sign that the 133 cardinals … Read more
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