Still no white smoke. After a new vote on this second day of conclave, the 133 cardinals voters still did not agree to elect the next pope, Thursday May 8 in the morning. The majority of two thirds have not been reached. Faithful and curious have therefore seen, for the second time, black smoke escape from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. Follow our direct.
first black smoke at the end of the first day of the conclave. The cardinals responsible for electing the new pope have already managed to agree on a name on Wednesday evening, arousing the disappointment of the thousands of followers massaged on Place Saint-Pierre. This first round allowing to gauge the forces involved, it was unlikely that the name of François’s successor was decided.
Four polls, but two smoke maximum. Two laps are scheduled for Thursday in the morning session and two others in the afternoon. A pope will be elected if his name collects a majority of two thirds of cardinals voters, or 89 votes. White smoke will then appear at the end of the vote. Otherwise, black smoke will be issued both of the ballot, that is to say around noon and around 7 p.m.
Who are the favorites? From Italians Pietro Parolin and Pierbattista Pizzaballa to Maltese Mario Grech, via the Archbishop of Marseille, Jean-Marc Aveline, or the Philippin Luis Antonio Tagle, several names have emerged among the “papabili”, considered favorites. But this conclave is particularly open with an unprecedented representation of “Peripheries”dear to Pope Francis, who appointed 81% of cardinals voters.
