White smoke emerges from the chimney in the Vatican – a new pope has been elected
Watch the scene live above as crowds erupt into cheers in St Peter’s Square
The new pope is expected to appear on the balcony overlooking St Peter’s Square shortly
A senior cardinal will soon confirm the decision with the words “Habemus Papam” – Latin for “we have a Pope” – and introduce the new pontiff by his chosen papal name
