Historically, the Vatican relied on burning wet straw with the ballots to produce white smoke, and pitch or tar for black smoke. (Photo: India Today)
The Catholic Church has elected a new leader to replace Francis I, who died on April 21 at 88.
White smoke emerged from the chimney in the Vatican, Rome, a few minutes ago, signalling that a new leader has been elected.
Watch the live scenes below as senior officials reveal the identity of the new leader.
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