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'OUR JOYFUL FAITH'

New pope calls for Christian witness in world that finds faith 'absurd'

Here's what happens after a new pope is elected

A lot behind the scenes and in public

A morning of black smoke from the Sistine Chapel chimney

Cardinals fail to elect pope in first vote on second day

Conclave: First ballot fails to elect pope

The outcome was not unexpected from the 133 cardinals who entered the Sistine Chapel on May 7

'MAY THE LORD DIRECT OUR STEPS'

Calling on the Holy Spirit and all the saints, cardinals begin conclave