JAKARTA The rising black smoke from the cyclone of Sistina on Wednesday at 21.00 Vatican time (Thursday, 02.00 WIB) indicates that the first vote in the conclave has taken place, but has not yet produced the elected Pope.
According to a Vatican News report, about 45,000 people gathered in St. Peter's Square awaiting the results of the vote by the electoral cardinals. Initially, smoke was expected to appear around 19.00 local time, but it was only seen two hours later.
Among the people present was Nicholas Nkoronko's Diakon from Tanzania. He said, "Our role here is to pray and join Christians and other Catholics, asking the Holy Spirit to guide the entire conclave process."
Wherever the new Pope comes from, whether from Africa, Asia, or America, what we need is a holy Pope. A Pope who will guide and become a financier for the Church, "he added.
Konklaf to elect Pope Francis' successor, who died on April 21, began on Wednesday at around 17.00 Vatican time (22.00 WIB). The electoral cardinals then entered the Sistina Chapel to begin the voting process.
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Before the collection begins, 133 electoral cardinals first take their oaths together, then one by one individually. They promise to be loyal to carry out their duties if elected as the Pope, as well as maintain the confidentiality of the entire electoral process.
The 2025 CONclave to elect the 267th Pope of the Catholic Church is led by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, who currently serves as Secretary of State of the Vatican.
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