No new pope yet as black smoke seen after two more Vatican conclave ballots | Religion News

Thousands of faithful and curious await white smoke signalling 133 cardinal electors have chosen new pontiff.

Black smoke has appeared from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican for a second day, signalling that cardinals meeting in a secret conclave did not elect a new pope during their two morning ballots.

Thousands of the faithful and curious were awaiting the smoke in Saint Peter’s Square on Thursday, the second day of secret voting by the 133 cardinal electors.

The cardinals…