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When a new pope is selected, white smoke will rise from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel to signal the cardinals have made their decision. ABC News' Terry Moran describes it as an "amazing moment," with people from around Rome flocking to St. Peter's Square to wait for the pope's entrance onto the balcony through the red curtains.

'EXTRA OMNES' The doors to the Sistine Chapel are now closed as the centuries-old ritual to select a new pope begins. #pope #conclave #news #abcnews

David Muir: "This is Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa. Am I allowed to have a favorite name here?" Father Martin: "That is a favorite name among many people and someone told me if he is pope, he shouldn't change his name." #conclave #pope #vatican #news #abcnews

Vice Pres. JD Vance says Russia is "asking for a certain set of concessions in order to end the conflict" in Ukraine, adding that the Trump administration thinks they're "asking for too much."

Cardinals don't "campaign" to be pope. The decision process for the next leader of the church is "far more subtle." ABC News' David Muir reports as the 133 voting cardinals of the papal conclave participate in a procession into the Sistine Chapel. #news #abcnews #conclave

"This is the most diverse conclave ever." Cardinals are gathering at the Vatican to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21. Voting will take place in the Sistine Chapel, with ballots continuing in succession until any candidate secures two-thirds of the available votes. ABC News' David Muir breaks down the steps after the doors to the Sistine Chapel are closed. #conclave #catholicchurch #religion #news #abcnews

Dramatic new video shows the moment three fishermen were rescued off the coast of Massachusetts after their boat capsized. The Good Samaritans that rescued the men were fishing for squid Monday evening when they noticed a light shining in the distance. The rescued fishermen returned to land cold and damp — but uninjured. #news

Another round of voting is complete without a new pope being elected, as black smoke was emitted from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney. #news #pope #vatican

The Ohio police officers who encountered a raccoon named Chewy holding a meth pipe during a traffic stop held a press conference on Wednesday to discuss the unusual situation. They told reporters they're making sure both Chewy and its owner are getting the help they need.

Salt Lake City and Boise city councils voted this week to adopt new city flags showing support for LGBTQ+ people in response to state laws outlawing the use of unofficial flags at schools and government buildings. Utah's capital of Salt Lake City created new flag designs while Boise, the capital of Idaho, made the traditional pride flag one of its official city flags. The move in Utah came hours before a ban on unsanctioned flag displays took effect Wednesday. Boise council members stressed the flag would not replace the City of Boise flag that flies above government buildings, but allows the city to fly the pride flag within the bounds of the law.

A New York town official has been arrested for allegedly shooting a DoorDash driver who was lost and trying to get directions, police said. The 24-year-old victim was attempting to deliver food to a house Friday night when he got lost in Chester, a town about 50 miles north of Manhattan, the New York State Police said. The driver was shot once in the back and hospitalized with serious injuries, police said. He's currently in stable condition, police said on Tuesday. #ny #doordash #news #abcnews

While all eyes are on the Sistine Chapel chimney to see whether black or white smoke signaling a new pope emerges, viewers watching live streams of the smoke stack have taken a special interest in the seagulls hovering nearby. Catholic cardinals gathered at the Vatican on Wednesday to elect the successor to Pope Francis. Voting will take place in the Sistine Chapel, with ballots continuing in succession until any candidate secures two-thirds of the available votes. #pope #conclave #seagull #vatican #abcnews

Move over, Cocaine Bear. Meet Meth Raccoon. Police in Ohio were surprised to find a raccoon holding a meth pipe during a traffic stop earlier this week. Luckily, authorities say, the raccoon, named Chewy, hadn't ingested any of the drugs. Chewy's owner, who had a permit to own a pet raccoon, was arrested on multiple drug and traffic charges.

JUST IN: Black smoke billows over the Sistine Chapel, signaling a new pope has not been elected.