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Black smoke rises from Sistine Chapel; no pope elected in first round of voting
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Black smoke rises from Sistine Chapel; no pope elected in first round of voting

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Black smoke was seen emanating from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel Wednesday evening indicating no new pope was elected during the first round of voting. NBC News' Anne Thompson, Molly Hunter and more report near the Vatican.May 7, 2025

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