PORTLAND, Ore. ( KOIN ) — Catholics in Portland are closely following the selection of a new pontiff following the passing of 88-year-old Pope Francis last month.
On Wednesday, black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel, an indication from Vatican City that the Catholic Church has not yet selected a new pope.
Wildfires: Kotek expects ‘above average severity’
It was the first day of voting for the conclave, with a two-thirds consensus needed to pick a successor. The voting will continue indefinitely until a selection is made.
The ballots are burned after each vote, creating the smoke. When the conclave finally chooses a successor, the smoke will be white…