The Vatican’s papal conclave faced another setback as a second plume of black smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel chimney.

The black smoke signaled that the cardinals had not reached a two-thirds majority vote for a new pope.

The process of electing a new pontiff continues as the world eagerly awaits the white smoke that will announce the successful candidate.

The cardinals will convene for further rounds of voting until a consensus is reached on the next leader of the Catholic Church.

The election of a new pope is a highly secretive and sacred process steeped in centuries of tradition.

The papal conclave is a solemn event that draws attention from Catholics and non-Catholics alike around the globe.

The selection of the pope is a crucial decision that will shape the future of the Catholic Church and its followers.

The cardinals are under immense pressure to choose a leader who can guide the Church through challenging times.

As the conclave continues, the world watches with bated breath for the historic moment when the new pope is announced.