A new pope will be selected when a candidate gets a two-thirds-plus-one majority vote by the cardinal electors. White smoke will be sent up the chimney of the Sistine Chapel when that happens, to indicate a new pope has been chosen.

Black smoke from Vatican chimney signals Cardinals have not chosen new pope - Some 133 Cardinals began their secretive conclave on Wednesday with a first round of voting due in the afternoon

Cardinals meet to elect Pope Francis’ successor—will the Church continue his inclusive legacy or return to a more conservative path?