More than 130 cardinals from across the world have gathered in the Vatican to begin the process of electing a new pontiff following the death of Pope Francis.
This afternoon, they will walk to the Sistine Chapel to cast their votes beneath the famous Renaissance frescoes.
Once they enter the chapel, they will have no communication with the outside world until a new Pope is elected.
Then the world will wait for the moment smoke emerges from the Sistine Chapel chimney – black smoke means more voting will take place tomorrow. White means we have a new pope.
[BBC News]
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