Witness history in the making as senior Catholic officials convene to choose the next Pope following Pope Francis' reign.
The College of Cardinals, handpicked by Pope Francis, will enter the Sistine Chapel for the first round of voting. The cardinals will select one of their own to become the new pontiff.
Before voting, each cardinal pledges secrecy. The Sistine Chapel doors are closed, isolating the cardinals. They cast secret ballots, say prayers, and deposit their votes into a chalice. The conclave ends when a candidate receives two-thirds of the vote.
USA TODAY will stream the first day of the conclave from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET on May 7. Watch the livestream above. It will also be on the USA TODAY YouTube channel.
During the conclave, black or white smoke indicates the cardinals' progress. Black smoke means more voting is needed, while white smoke signals the election of a new Pope.
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