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Catholic cardinals are gathering at the Vatican to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21.
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The doors of the Sistine Chapel were sealed Wednesday as the papal conclave got underway. After three hours and fifteen minutes, black smoke billowed from the chimney above the chapel, signaling the cardinals had not yet selected a new pope. NBC News' Lester Holt reports from the Vatican.
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After a lengthy wait, black smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel's chimney at around 9pm local time.
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Cardinal electors have withdrawn to pray, deliberate and cast votes in secret elections. The proceedingss are set to continue Thursday.
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