Conclave elects new pope: watch it live

The papal conclave, a short while ago, sent out white smoke from a chimney in the Vatican indicating that it has chosen a new pope.

Given that he will be the spiritual leader to over a billion Catholics, it’s hardly surprising that the election is attracting global attention.

The event has also attracted hundreds of thousands of devotees to St Peter’s Square and the streets around the Vatican in the hopes of being among the first to see the new pope.

Thanks to a specialised live feed from YouTube, anyone with a reasonable internet connection can also witness the historic event.