At 11, May 8 -- The Catholic Church remains without a new popeas black smoke again billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday morning, signaling that the College of Cardinals has not yet elected a new pope.

51 a.m. Rome time, dark smoke rose above St. Peter's Basilica following three unsuccessful rounds of voting. This will be the second straight day without a decision as pilgrims worldwide have gathered in St. Peter's Square to witness the historic process.

The conclave follows Pope Francis's death on April 21. A total of 133 cardinals under the age of 80 are eligible to vote, and a two-thirds majority, or 89 votes, is needed to elect a new pope.

Elizabeth Whelan of Newfoundland, Canada, told the National Catholic Rep...