Three out of last five popes were elected on the second day of conclave, but this year’s vote has a record-high number of electors, making the process more complex than usual
Black smoke billowed out of the Sistine Chapel chimney before lunch, indicating no decision on who should be the next pope after three rounds of votes.
133 cardinal elects are now taking a lunch break after the two morning votes.
Two more rounds are scheduled for this afternoon/evening, starting from 4.30pm local time (3.30pm BST).
Three out of last five popes were elected on the second day of conclave, but this year’s vote has a record-high number of electors, making the process more complex than usual.
More than four out of five of the cardinals who are selecting the next pontiff owe their positions to Pope Francis.