The papal conclave has elected a new pope. He will be the 267th leader of the Catholic Church. White smoke, signalling that the cardinals have come to a mutual decision, has emerged from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel.

By Joshua McElwee, Crispian Balmer and Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel and the bells of St. Peter's rang out on Thursday, signalling that cardinals have elected a new pope to succeed Pope Francis and take charge of the Roman Catholic Church.