The conclave to choose the new pope is underway. And among the cardinals choosing the new Catholic leader is an Ohio native. Meet Daniel DiNardo.

The world is waiting to see who will replace Pope Francis, and Newsweek reveals when you can expect to see smoke signals.

Simply put, a conclave is the assembly of cardinals that elects a pope. The word itself comes from the Latin "com" and "clavis," meaning "together" and "key," respectively – highlighting the absolute, behind-closed-doors secrecy with which the cardinals conduct their discussions and balloting.

The papal conclave begins May 7. Here's how cardinals choose the next pope, what to expect and how secretive the process is.