The Vatican estimates roughly 250,000 people have made the pilgrimage here to Rome to witness the experience of the Conclave in what way they can from the outside.

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The Vatican estimates roughly 250,000 people have made the pilgrimage here to Rome to witness the experience of the Conclave in what way they can from the outside.

The cardinals participating in the conclave have now retired for the evening to Santa Marta, a building adjacent to St. Peter's Basilica, where the Vatican guesthouses are located.

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Chiara Pironi, a 26-year-old who lives in Rome, said she would keep returning to St. Peter's Square until a new pope is chosen. "I don't want to miss that moment," she said.

How long will the conclave last? A new pope could be elected as soon as the first ballot on Wednesday, or the process could continue for days. Since 1831, no conclave has lasted more than four days.

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