US EditionPapal conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor to begin on May 7
- The gathering to choose Pope Francis' successor is scheduled to start on May 7, 2025, in Vatican City following his passing last week at the age of 88.
- The conclave follows Pope Francis' funeral and involves 135 cardinal electors, who delayed secret voting by two days to deepen consensus.
- Cardinals under age 80 will vote in the Sistine Chapel, while older cardinals participate in informal sessions to share views and foster unity.
- "There is the hope of unity," said Cardinal Ángel Sixto Rossi, and cardinals expect the choice to take two to three days once voting begins.
- Disputes about whether Cardinal Becciu can vote due to a conviction and resignation remain unresolved and could affect the election's validity.
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Cardinals finalize list of eligible cardinal electors for conclave
The Congregation of Cardinals issued a declaration on Wednesday that tackled two matters "of a matter of a procedural nature," the number of Cardinal-electors and the situation of Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu.
Francis and Following - First Things
The editors discuss Pope Francis, whose twelve-year pontificate ended with his death on Easter Monday. Then the staff preview their picks for the upcoming conclave. Rusty Reno and Dan Hitchens join Julia Yost. The conversation is embedded below. For your long-term convenience, follow us on SoundCloud or subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. The post Francis and Following appeared first on First Things.
The Washington Hispanic
The Catholic cardinals set Monday 7 May as the beginning date of the conclave to elect the successor of Pope Francis, delaying the secret ballot two days to help them get to know each other better and find a consensus on a candidate before being held in the Sistine Chapel. The cardinals fixed the date after arriving on Saturday for the first day of informal meetings after the funeral of Pope Francis. In a chaotic atmosphere, journalists shouted …
Vatican Sets Conclave Date for Papal Election.
PULSE POINTS:What Happened: A date for the conclave to elect a new pope following the death of Pope Francis was confirmed by the Vatican. Who’s Involved: The College of Cardinals, consisting of 135 members eligible to elect a new pope; notably, only those under the age of 80 can vote. Where & When: The conclave is set to begin on Wednesday, May 7, in the Sistine Chapel, Vatican City. Key Quote: “The delayed start suggests that the Cardinals are …
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