The longest conclave lasted almost three years. Thankfully, the timeframe has changed drastically in recent years.

Update: White smoke poured from the chimney on top of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday afternoon at the Vatican, indicating that the cardinal electors in the conclave had chosen a new pope.

Latest news and live updates as the election process for the next pope continues. The cardinals met for their first conclave vote last night.

This selection comes after two days of conclave in the Sistine Chapel, tying the modern record for the fastest selection of a pope.

Cardinal Blase Cupich visited the Chicago school that became a viral sensation for holding a mini conclave while the real ...