Peter Lineham: Massey University History Professor on the papal selection process - Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons

Voting is currently underway at the Vatican, in a secret ballot to elect a new Pope.

Black smoke emanated from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel earlier today - indicating no new Pope has been elected yet.

Massey University's Peter Lineham explained the process to the Afternoons team.

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