US EditionHow this year’s papal conclave differs from past conclaves to elect a new pope
- The papal conclave began on Tuesday, 2025-05-07, in the Sistine Chapel, where 133 cardinal electors from 70 countries will vote for a new pope.
- The conclave occurs due to the death of Pope Francis and follows centuries-old canonical rules requiring electors under 80 to cast secret ballots with a two-thirds majority needed.
- Before voting, non-elector cardinals and officers must leave the chapel, and electors vote up to four times daily with ballots placed in a chalice and smoke signals marking results.
- A two-thirds majority of at least 89 votes is required for election, after which the new pope must accept and is dressed in the Room of Tears before his public announcement.
- This conclave is the most diverse to date, reflecting Pope Francis' increased global representation, and may result in a progressive, conservative, or compromise candidate becoming the next leader.
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How this year’s papal conclave differs from past conclaves to elect a new pope
Papal conclave 2025, Pope election process explained: The papal conclave is the secret electoral process to elect a new pope. What are the traditions, and what is different this time? Who are the frontrunners? We explain.
How the papal conclave will select the next pope
On Tuesday, at 4:40 p.m. local time, the conclave to pick a new pope began. Most of us are following this process, but it may be helpful to understand a little more about what is actually going on. There are many questions surrounding this event. It can be hard for those not familiar with the structure and practices of the Church to understand what is actually happening.Who's whoBefore we get into the actual proceedings of the conclave, we shoul…
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The ritual after the papal election: what happens when a new pontiff is chosen
From the acceptance and choice of the name to the appearance on the balcony of Saint Peter, the process follows a centenary protocol that lasts approximately 45 minutes.Last hour on the conclave for the election of the new Pope
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