Top News Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope elected in 1st conclave vote Published 3 weeks ago on May 7, 2025 By The Janitor Black smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected on the first ballot of the conclave to choose a new leader of the Catholic Church. Related Topics: Up Next Memphis police officers found not guilty of all state charges in Tyre Nichols beating death Don't Miss Conclaves over the past two centuries have taken up to four days Continue Reading You may like