White smoke from the Sistine Chapel this evening has confirmed that a new pope has been elected.
The conclave, which began yesterday, chose the next pope in the fourth ballot.
The new pope is expected to appear on the balcony overlooking St Peter’s Square this evening.
Firstly, they must accept the positon and choose a papal name.
Large crowds are gathering at St Peter’s Square in the Vatican to await the first look at the new pontiff.
