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By Ndiho Media

Today, 133 cardinals entered the Sistine Chapel to begin the sacred process of electing the next pope. After chanting ancient hymns, the doors closed with “Extra omnes.” From here, it’s prayer, reflection, and secret ballots.

White smoke = New pope.

Black smoke = Not yet.

The top contenders are Vatican insider Pietro Parolin, Africa’s Fridolin Ambongo, Asia’s Luis Tagle, and Pierbattista Pizzaballa, who could be the first Italian pope in decades.

It may take a few rounds. The world is watching.