On Wednesday, May 7, the first day of voting ended without a result. Black smoke rising from the chimney above the chapel showed that no one had been chosen yet. This is normal, as popes are rarely elected on the first day.
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Legacy and crossroads: The challenges awaiting the next Pope
When the conclave’s cardinals finish casting their ballots under Michelangelo’s frescoed ceilings of the Sistine Chapel, the 267th pope will have to decide whether to continue Francis’ policies, tweak them, or abandon them altogether. Will he prioritize migrants, the environment and the social justice policies that Francis championed, or give precedence to other issues?
