The conclave that elected Pope Francis in 2013 lasted two days. It involved five ballots: one on the first day and four on the second day. Pope Francis was elected after the fifth ballot, with the voting taking about 24 hours in total

. This duration is consistent with recent papal conclaves, which typically last two to three days. For example, Pope Benedict XVI was elected in 2005 after two days and four ballots, and Pope John Paul II was elected in 1978 over two days after eight ballots

. In summary, the conclave for Pope Francis lasted two days with five rounds of voting.