Roman Catholic cardinals will begin the task of electing a new pope, locking themselves away from the world until they choose the man they hope can unite a diverse but divided global Church.
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00:00The Roman Catholic Church began a pivotal conclave on Wednesday to elect a new pope following the death of Pope Francis last month.
00:09A total of 133 cardinals under the age of 80 gathered in the Sistine Chapel, where they will remain in seclusion, cut off from all external communication, until a successor is chosen.
00:22The cardinals are divided in their expectations. Some are calling for a pontiff who will continue Pope Francis' efforts to build a more transparent and inclusive church, while others favor a return to more traditional values.
00:35Only one round of voting is scheduled for Wednesday, though the process could extend over several days.
00:41A cardinal must receive a two-thirds majority to be elected the 267th pope. From Thursday onward, up to four ballots may be cast daily.
00:51As per tradition, black smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel chimney will indicate an inconclusive vote, while white smoke will signal that a new pope has been chosen.