INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
For the second time since the papal conclave began, black smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling that no candidate has
the 133 cardinal electors
The cardinals are expected to vote up to two more times on Thursday
The continued appearance of black smoke suggests no consensus has been reached as they work to select a successor to Pope Francis, who died
in April.Cardinals from around the world were sequestered inside the Vatican on Wednesday and have now been deliberating for nearly 24
hours, with no clear frontrunner emerging.In 2013, it took five rounds of voting to elect Pope Francis
His predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, was chosen after four ballots on the second day of the 2005 conclave.Ten American cardinals are
participating in the vote, though none are seen as likely frontrunners
If no pope is elected after three days of voting, the process is paused for up to 24 hours to allow time for prayer and reflection.Once
white smoke appears, indicating a successful vote, it typically takes about 45 minutes before the new pope is revealed to the public.After a
candidate is chosen, he is asked if he accepts the outcome and is invited to select a papal name
He will then appear on the balcony of St
