Black smoke emerges from the Vatican, signaling conclave failed to elect new pope on first day

Black smoke on Wednesday emerged from the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican signaling that the new papal conclave failed to elect the new pope at the end of its first day of voting.

The process involves 133 cardinals from around the world coming to Rome to vote in the conclave. The vote is to replace Pope Francis who died last month. When the new pope is elected, the smoke will be white.

The cardinals will meet again in the Sistine Chapel on Thursday.

All cardinals under the age of 80 are eligible to participate in the election process, according to ABC News.

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