Black smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel chimney Wednesday evening, indicating that no pope was elected on the conclave’s 1st ballot.
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Black smoke rises from Vatican chimney after first day of conclave to elect new pope

Black smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel chimney Wednesday evening, indicating that no pope was elected on the conclave’s 1st ballot.
 
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