Many people have cleared out from St Peter’s Square in the Vatican, as we have several hours to wait before the third vote of the day is due.
The excitement over the prospect of a new pope emerging on Wednesday thinned as black smoke emitted the Sistine Chapel chimney.
Next Vote
The next vote will take place at approximately 17:30 (16:30 BST) – no smoke will signal no decision has been reached, white smoke that there is a new pope
On the first day of vote as soon as plumes of smoke started billowing, phones went up to record the moment.
The sun is burning in St Peter’s Square. But that didn’t stop hundreds of people from gathering to see the first fumata of the day.
Shouts as the first wisps began to rise quickly turned into expressions of disappointment at the sight of the black plumes.
Although many had hoped it would already be the case.
It was seemingly a moment of joy and anticipation for many of the faithful gathered.
Before the crowds eased, people were gathered in the hundreds excitedly awaiting the smoke rising from the chimney. (BBC)
