Preparing for a new pope

A new day of consultations between cardinals began Wednesday morning in Rome, a week before the beginning of the conclave on 7 May, which will have to elect a new pope.

The death of the Holy Father marks the beginning of a series of events leading to the eventual beginning of the conclave and the election of the new Successor of Peter. Below, we detail the events leading to the election of the new Pontiff. Lisa Zengarini – Vatican City The death of a Pope establishes a chain of events and traditions that mark the main moments from his death and funeral to the beginning of the conclave and the election of his su…

Logistical preparations are also under way. In the Vatican halls are expanded, more chairs are installed and measures to carry this

Preparing for a new pope

A week at the center of the church: Funeral celebration, conclave preparation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCThxtfkyA8

Before the doors of the Sistine Chapel close, before the famous extra omnes is uttered, a process is underway in the Vatican that, although quiet, is of decisive importance. The cardinals meet, talk, analyze. They are not yet choosing a pope - they are choosing questions that will help them recognize who and what the Church really needs today. In the shadow of Bernini's colonnade, away from the world's gaze, the article The calm before the storm…