White smoke billows from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel after cardinals chose a new leader of the Catholic church.
Black smoke emerges from the chimney of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel indicating that the 115 cardinals are still undecided.
The cardinals who will choose the next Pope will adhere to a strict timetable when voting starts next week.
Roman Catholic cardinals will start their conclave to elect a successor to Pope Benedict XVI on March 12, the Vatican announces.
On Monday all the cardinals from around the world have gathered inside the Vatican for their first round of meetings to decide on the next pope.
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