Catholic Church Remains Leaderless, For Now

Following last month's news of Pope Benedict XVI stepping down, the first pope in 600 years to leave his position voluntarily, has yet to be replaced.

Tuesday afternoon after the cardinals' first vote behind closed doors, the black smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel chimney.

The church's 115 cardinals will convene on Wednesday to vote again and select the new candidate for pope. A cardinal needs at least 77 votes to become pope according to the Huffington Post's news report.

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