Roman Catholic cardinals gathered at the Vatican in Rome failed to choose a new pope on their second day of voting.

Some have watched it in the cinema,” one cleric involved said, adding that the movie accurately portrays how the conclave works.

The late pope’s attention to geographic detail led to what was described as the most diverse conclave in the history of the church.

American cardinal Robert Prevost was announced as the choice to replace Pope Francis. Bells at St. Peter's Basilica rang and crowds cheered as the white smoke billowed from the chimney. The new leader of the Catholic Church was chosen amid the third round of conclave voting.