The first ballot of the conclave on May 7 did not result in the election of a new pope, as expected. With a historic 133 cardinals voting, black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel, signaling no decision yet. Thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square, united in prayer and anticipation. “Rome, right now, is the center of the universe,” said one priest. Read more in The Boston Pilot at https://www.thebostonpilot.com/article.php?ID=199851
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