What's happening in the conclave on Wednesday?

(Vatican Radio ) The smoke was black on Tuesday evening, so black one could see it in the dark. So what have the cardinals in conclave been doing since. Well they began their day with mass in the Pauline Chapel at 8.15 am. and then crossed the Sala Regia to the nearby Sistine Chapel. Their morning began with prayer and the morning session ended with black smoke once again.

Crowds meanwhile have gathered in Saint Peter's Square carrying their umbrellas and keeping a careful eye on the chimney perched on the roof of the Sistine Chapel in case smoke should billow out .

There were votes in the morning beginning at 9.30 am there will be another two in the afternoon beginning at 4.50 pm.

The scrutineers are replaced morning and afternoon.