new pope

White smoke billows from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel after cardinals chose a new leader of the Catholic church.

The new leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics is expected to appear on read more

The cardinals have arrived, the ballots are ready and the chimney is set – all that remains is for the new Pontiff to be chosen.

The cardinals who will choose the next Pope will adhere to a strict timetable when voting starts next week.

They will move into their quarters in the Vatican from 6am GMT on Tuesday morning, spokesman read more