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Black smoke: Cardinals fail to elect new pope on first try

13 Sept 16:37 Key points summarised by AI

Cardinals failed to elect a new Pope on their first attempt, as signaled by black smoke emerging from the Sistine Chapel chimney.
The 133 cardinals, gathered in the largest and most international conclave ever, require a two-thirds majority to elect a successor to Pope Francis.
The incoming Pope faces immense challenges, including navigating geopolitical uncertainties, addressing internal Church divisions, and confronting the ongoing clerical child abuse scandal.
With no clear frontrunner, cardinals representing diverse traditions must choose a leader to guide the 2,000-year-old institution through a complex historical turning point.
Tens of thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square, witnessing the centuries-old ritual and reacting with a mix of disappointment and excitement to the initial lack of a decision.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.