White smoke emerges from the chimney in the Vatican, a new pope has been elected – watch the scene live above
The new pope is expected to appear on the balcony overlooking St Peter’s Square in the next hour
With white smoke now billowing from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel, it’s clear the voting process has concluded and the cardinals have chosen a successor to Pope Francis.
We don’t yet know who has been selected, but it will become clear when they emerge on the balcony of the Sistine Chapel, likely within the hour.
Stick with us and we’ll let you know who it is, as soon as we have confirmation.
Hundreds of people have gathered in St Peter’s Square again this afternoon to see if a new pope will be chosen today.
Hopefully those not deploying a tactical umbrella for some much-needed shade are using sun cream and a hat.
