Live updates: Cardinals begin their procession into the Sistine Chapel

What to Know

• Cardinals are in the Vatican and will soon sequester in the Sistine Chapel until a new Pope is chosen.
• The conclave will commence 16 days following the death of Pope Francis. There was a nine-day period of mourning that began with Francis’ funeral.
• One hundred thirty-three cardinal electors will vote in the conclave.
• Smoke will rise from the Sistine Chapel after each round of voting. White smoke will rise from the chimney when a new pope is selected. If no pope is chosen, there will be black smoke.