Cardinal electors begin voting for new pope in Vatican 2025 conclave, as world waits for signal of white smoke.

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Black smoke appeared in the second round of voting for the papal conclave, meaning no pope has been selected. FOX 9's Se Kwon has more on the story.

White smoke was seen emanating from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, indicating that a two-thirds vote has been reached to elect the new pope.