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
