In an increasingly global Catholic Church, an Italian pope is still possible — but not probable. View on euronews

When the cardinals meet for the conclave, they gather in the Sistine Chapel. All cardinal electors must swear an oath of secrecy and vote by secret ballot. A two-thirds majority is needed to elect a new pope, and campaigning is part of the process, though it should not appear so.

The process through which a new pope is chosen is known as a conclave, also the name of a popular movie about the process. Here's where to watch it.