No Pope Yet: Black Smoke Marks Unsuccessful First Day of Conclave

Updated by Anastasios Gordon Sekandi at 22:30 EAT Wednesday 07 May 2025

Black smoke coming out of the chimney of Sistine Chapel. *Courtesy Photo*.

Black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney at 21:00, signaling that no pope was elected on the first day of the conclave. This followed the traditional closing of the chapel doors with the Latin phrase “Extra omnes” — “Everyone out.”

The conclave will resume tomorrow morning, with the Cardinal electors expected to reconvene around 10:30 a.m. Rome time to continue voting for the 267th Pope.

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