Catholic cardinals are gathering at the Vatican to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21. Voting will take place in the Sistine Chapel, with ballots continuing in succession until any candidate secures two-thirds of the available votes.

Crowds in St. Peter’s Square learned the first secret vote of the papal conclave did not select a new pope on May 7 with the emission of black smoke. When a new pope is chosen, the smoke released will be white.