Vatican’s Secret Vote Fails Again—What’s Holding Up the New Pope?
Why has the Papal Conclave 2025 produced black smoke twice so far? The Vatican is alive with anticipation. Crowds gather in St. Peter’s Square, their eyes fixed on a small chimney atop the Sistine Chapel. On May 8, 2025, black smoke rose once again, marking another round of voting without a new pope. This is … Continued