Secret voting ritual takes place inside Sistine Chapel

After all 133 cardinals pronounced their oath, Archbishop Diego Ravelli, the Vatican’s master of ceremonies, uttered the Latin command “Extra omnes!” (Everyone out!), ordering all those not involved in the conclave to leave. france 24The Sistine Chapel’s heavy wooden doors were then slammed shut, marking the effective start of the conclave to elect the next pontiff. Follow our live coverage for the latest developments.