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Papal Conclave Opens as Black Smoke Signals Vote Deadlock
In Vatican City the Sistine Chapel produced black smoke signaling no pope elected on the first ballot. Cardinals, led by prelates with a crucifix and candles, prayed the Litany of Saints before the door closing ritual. Outside, thousands in St Peter's Square await the next vote as divisions within the church are debated amid Benedict XVI resignation fallout.
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Vatican City
Sistine Chapel
Michelangelo
Benedict XVI
Vatican
St. Peter's Square
Vatican Hotel
Angelo Scola
Odilo Scherer
Marc Quellet
U.S
Timothy Dolan
New York
College of Cardinals
Cardinal Angelo Sodano
Peter
Sodano
Benedict
Georg Gaenswein
Papal
Castel Gandolfo
Thomas Rosica