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White smoke rises from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel, indicating that a new pope has been elected at the Vatican [Yara Nardi/Reuters]
  • More than 100 Roman Catholic cardinals meeting in a secret conclave have elected a new pope.
  • White smoke appeared from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on Thursday, signalling that a conclusive vote was held.