Thousands of Catholics have made a pilgrimage to the Vatican and Rome this week, as 130 cardinals from around the world gather to elect a new head of the Catholic Church.
New Zealand Marist priest Father Ben D’Souza, who is currently studying in Rome, was in St Peter’s Square last night when black smoke rising from the chimney signaled that the first vote had not produced a new pope.
He speaks to Emile Donovan about the atmosphere is like as the Conclave starts its second day.
Photo: AFP / Dimitar Dilkoff
