Conclave under way at the Vatican - in pictures
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Black smoke billows from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel as Catholic cardinals gather for a second day to elect a new pope. Getty Images -
People watch as a screen shows the black smoke emanating from the chimney. The smoke will be white when the new pope is chosen. Reuters -
An expectant crowd gathers in St Peter's Square, the Vatican, keen to be there when the replacement for the late Pope Francis is announced. AFP -
People take photos as black smoke billows from the Sistine Chapel. AP -
Archbishop Diego Ravelli closes the doors of the Sistine Chapel before the conclave meets for the day. Reuters -
Black smoke rises from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, where the conclave is taking place, meaning a new pope has not yet been elected and voting will continue. Getty Images -
Cardinals pray in the Sistine Chapel. Reuters -
The conclave began on Wednesday. Reuters -
People gather to witness a historic moment at the Vatican. Reuters -
Spectators watch the procession of cardinals to the Sistine Chapel on screen at St Peter's Square in the Vatican. AFP -
Cardinals stand in the Sistine Chapel, preparing for the conclave. Reuters -
A nun prays at St Peter's Square in the Vatican as the cardinals begin their deliberations. Reuters -
People gather to watch the cardinal-electors entering the Sistine Chapel. EPA -
Kneeling in prayer at St Peter's Square. Reuters -
A statue of St Paul in front of the chimney of the Sistine Chapel. The chimney will become the focus of activity inside the chapel for the faithful outside. Getty Images -
Cardinals attend a special Mass for the election of the pope, before the start of the conclave, at St Peter's Basilica. EPA -
A view of the mass at St Peter's Basilica. EPA
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