Catholic cardinals from around the globe have gathered at the Vatican, retreating from the outside world to deliberate in secrecy on who will succeed Pope Francis.
The Sistine Chapel has been sealed and the cardinals and Vatican staff have sworn an oath of secrecy.
Black smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday, signaling that no pope had been elected in the first day of the papal conclave.
To chose the new pope, two-thirds of the 133 cardinals must agree on a name, meaning the winner will need at least 89 votes.
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