Black smoke seen after first conclave vote, meaning no pope chosen

Black smoke is rising from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, meaning that cardinals did not elect a new pope on the first day of the conclave.

No Pope was elected after the first ballot in the conclave to elect the 267th Pope.

They will return to the Santa Marta residence and stay isolated until the second day of voting begins tomorrow.

Black smoke emerged from the chimney over the Sistine Chapel at 21:00 on Wednesday evening, signalling that a first ballot has been held at the conclave and has concluded without the election of a Pope.

Around 45,000 people gathered at St Peter's Square to await the news.