The anticipation of a new successor to the Chair of St. Peter being elected continues as the first two votes on Thursday, May 8, of the Conclave have resulted in black smoke. We continue to pray for the Holy Spirit to guide the cardinal electors.

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Morning Vote on First Full Day of Conclave Ends in Black Smoke

Black smoke signals a two-thirds majority has not been reached in the conclave to elect the 267th Bishop of Rome.