Huge numbers have travelled to St Peter’s Square, hoping to witness the moment white smoke billows over the Sistine Chapel.
We’ve heard from some of our guests on why claims of factionalism might be overblown, but one of those who made the journey to Vatican City isn’t afraid to wear his loyalty on his sleeve.
Reverend Jan Dominik Bogataj, a Slovene Franciscan friar, was critical of Francis.
He said if he were in the Sistine Chapel, he’d be voting for Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa – who we mentioned in our list of seven cardinals spoken about overnight.
Speaking from the square, Bogataj said: “He has clear ideas, not much ideology. He’s a direct, intelligent, and respectful man
“Most of all, he’s agile.”