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Black Smoke Signals No Pope Elected in 1st Round of Vatican Conclave
Under the conclave’s rules, a two-thirds majority is required to elect the next pontiff.
Under the conclave’s rules, a two-thirds majority is required to elect the next pontiff.
Kenya’s only surviving Cardinal, John Njue, will not be part of the election of new pope. His absence has sparked confusion and fueled rumors, but Njue has come out firmly to set the record straight. Despite earlier media reports suggesting health issues kept him away, Njue says he simply was not invited. This revelation has […]