Catholic cardinals signal with black smoke there is no new pope yet

Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin, who served as the Vatican's number two under Francis, and Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle are considered the front-runners.

Black smoke rises from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel, indicating no decision has been made to elect a new pope, at the Vatican, May 8, 2025.

Black smoke rises from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel, indicating no decision has been made to elect a new pope, at the Vatican, May 8, 2025.

(photo credit: REUTERS/GUGLIELMO MANGIAPANE)

ByREUTERS

MAY 8, 2025 11:56

Updated: MAY 8, 2025 14:32

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