The eyes of the world are on the roof of the Sistine Chapel. So far, the faithful have only seen black smoke and... a white seagull that perched on the chapel's roof and unexpectedly became a favourite among internet users.

The cardinals voting inside the chapel are presumably unaware of the meme-worthy performance above their heads. View on euronews

This was among the shortest conclaves in recent decades. Here's a look at the long history of choosing a pope.

As the papal conclave concluded, bettors around the world to wagered most often on one cardinal to become the next leader of the Catholic Church.