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flag Black smoke signals no new pope elected yet as cardinals continue voting in the Sistine Chapel.

flag Black smoke from the Sistine Chapel chimney indicates the cardinals have not yet elected a new pope after their first round of voting. flag The 133 cardinals, representing the most geographically diverse group in the Church's history, will continue the process in seclusion until a new leader is chosen. flag Previous conclaves have taken between three and 14 ballots to elect a pope. flag The cardinals aim to find a successor to Pope Francis who can unite the Church.

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