Black smoke emerges at Vatican as conclave fails to elect pope – as it happened

The Vatican conclave has faced uncertainty as black smoke from the Sistine Chapel indicated no decision was reached on the first day of voting to elect a new pope. With 133 cardinals involved and many new electors, the process remains lengthy, though some experts predict the next pope could be chosen before the weekend. Meanwhile, demands for women's ordination have sparked global protests, highlighting ongoing divisions within the Church.