No New Pope yet as Cardinals vote in Vatican

The first vote to choose a new pope has ended with no decision. Black smoke came from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, which means the cardinals did not agree on a new leader for the Catholic Church, according to Vatican News. To elect a pope, a two-thirds majority is needed. Since no one got enough votes, the cardinals will continue voting tomorrow. During the conclave, which is the meeting to elect the pope, the cardinals cannot talk to anyone outside. They stay at a guesthouse called Casa Santa Marta, where they sleep and eat. The guesthouse has 106 suites, 22 single rooms, and a state

The first vote to choose a new pope has ended with no decision. Black smoke came from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, which means the cardinals did not agree on a new leader for the Catholic Church, according to Vatican News. To elect a pope, a two-thirds majority is needed. Since no one got enough votes, the cardinals will continue voting tomorrow. During the conclave, which is the meeting to elect the pope, the cardinals cannot talk to anyone outside. They stay at a guesthouse called Casa Santa Marta, where they sleep and eat. The guesthouse has 106 suites, 22 single rooms, and a state apartment. Tomorrow, the cardinals will have breakfast at around 6:30 am (5:30 am BST) and go to Mass before more voting takes place. The conclave takes place in the Sistine Chapel. While it could last for many days, it’s good to remember that both Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI were chosen after just two days. Everyone is now waiting to see when white smoke will rise, which means a new pope has been chosen.