Argentina’s Jorge Mario Bergoglio, 76, was elected new pope Wednesday. He chose the name Pope Francis I.
A total of 115 cardinals took part in the conclave.
A two-thirds majority was required from the papal conclave. Only cardinals under 80 were allowed to participate in the conclave.
Roman Catholic believers soaked under the endless rain on Tuesday and Wednesday waiting for the white smoke to signal the Pope's elections.
The Mass "Pro Eligendo Romano Pontefice" ("For the Election of the Roman Pontiff") in St Peter's Basilica preceded the beginning of the conclave on Tuesday.
The conclave lasted for two days.
Millions of Catholic believers prayed for the election of the new Pontiff.
People from around the world came to Rome to greet the new Catholic Church leader.
For three votes, the smoke spewed out in thick black billows.
