The conclave to elect a new pope is underway at the Vatican, with 133 cardinal electors participating. The day includes four rounds of voting, with expected times at 9.30 am, noon, 5.30 pm, and 7 pm local time. However, smoke signals indicating the results will only be shown after each session, not after every individual vote, which adds to the suspense. The cardinals began the day with a mass and prayers before convening in the Sistine Chapel for voting.
This morning, 133 cardinal electors gathered to celebrate mass and pray in the Pauline Chapel before moving to the Sistine Chapel for prayers and voting.
The voting rounds are crucial today, with up to four expected, but audiences must watch closely as smoke signals may not be produced after every vote.
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