When this chimney atop the Vatican's Sistine Chapel emits white smoke it will signal that a new pope has been chosen.
And that's what these pilgrims are waiting to see.
The 115 Catholic Cardinals tasked with voting in a new pontiff failed to elect a new Pope after a vote on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning.
Voting will continue until there is a conclusive outcome.
Despite two black smoke emissions from the chimney, pilgrims are hopeful.
(SOUNDBITE) (German) GERMAN PILGRIM, THOMAS MILLER:
"I expected that the first vote would not produce a result and I don't expect to see white smoke until tomorrow."
(SOUNDBITE) (English) AUSTRALIA PILGRIM REBECCA ROBERTS:
"Umm, no, nobody expected him to be chosen yesterday, it was a foregone conclusion, but I wouldn't be surprised if by this afternoon they've made their minds up."
No modern conclave had reached a decision on the first day.
The average length of the last nine conclaves wa
