A new pope has been chosen at the Vatican. From the chimney overlooking the square where white smoke bellows out signaling the choice.
All eyes are now on the balcony where the new pope will wave from to the crowd in the next hour.
The crowds chanting “viva il papa”, which means “long live the pope” in Italian.
Music continues playing from the band that now stands under the balcony in St Peter’s Square before people erupt into applause.
There is cheering and celebration amongst the gathered crowds in the Vatican.
The white smoke signifies that a consensus has been reached.
Flags waved and people have been embracing one another as the search for the next leader of the Catholic Church has reached its conclusion.
With reports from BBC