Smoke returns to the Vatican: The election process for a new Pope has once more resulted in black smoke signal.
Puffin' out some smoke again, mates! The hickory-scented cloud billowing from that smoking pipe on top of the Sistine Chapel tells us one thing for sure: the voting session for our next Pope has once again hit a snag. It looks like the cardinals couldn't reach a consensus today, despite the second round of voting.
It's as clear as a bell that we're still far from electing a new pontiff. You need at least 89 out of 133 votes to seal the deal, and apparently, we ain't gotten there yet.
We had a similar scenario yesterday, and the church bigwigs were facing a similar pickle. But hey, that's the divine politics for ya!
Remember how we told you about the departure of Pope Francis last April? Yeah, he was 88 years old when he took his last breath in his Vatican crib. The President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, was quick to extend his condolences following the tragic event.
On that note, quite a few contenders were floating around in the rumor mill, vying for the coveted position of Pope. As it turns out, the conclave to elect the 267th Pope was initially announced for May 7, after the masses honoring Pope Francis were conducted.
But guess what? This smoke-filled fiasco ain't got nothing to do with 2023 or 2024. It's all speculation and conjecture about potential candidates in hypothetical scenarios. So, don't go believing every Tom, Dick, and Harry spouting off about election results and failed attempts!
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P.S.: If you're curious about those rumored candidates, they include Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, among four other "top contenders." But remember, they're just names on a list for now, with no official hat in the ring.
Source: Our long-winded chat last year about previous popes and the inner workings of their selection process, blended with a little bit of contemporary speculation since nothing much has changed since then.
The smoke emanating from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel indicates another stalemate in the voting process for the 267th Pope, reminiscent of the deadlock experienced yesterday. Despite the high-profile position, no candidate has secured the required 89 votes to become the next pontiff. The departure of Pope Francis, the 266th Pope, was mourned globally, with condolences offered by the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
While various rumors swirl about potential candidates vying for the papacy, it is essential to clarify that the current smoke-filled turmoil does not refer to any concrete election results or timeframes for 2023 or 2024. For the most accurate updates and exclusive insights, subscribe to our Telegram channel. As of now, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost and four other contenders are often mentioned in speculative discussions, but their official involvement is still undecided.
