Tuesday 12 March 2013

As it happened: First day of papal conclave - BBC News

Debarjun Saha | 14:11 |

Key Points

  • Cardinals in Rome have begun the conclave which will decide who will be the next leader of the world's 1.2bn Roman Catholics
  • The 115 electors have taken an oath of secrecy inside the Sistine Chapel
  • The first smoke from the chapel, signifying a ballot has been held, is expected between 18:00 and 19:00 GMT
  • There will be four votes per day until the new Pope is chosen
  • The election was prompted by the surprise abdication of Benedict XVI
  • All times GMT

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