US EditionChoosing the next pope: How the Vatican makes its smoke signal
- The Catholic Church will hold a conclave beginning May 7, 2025, at the Vatican where about 135 cardinal electors will select Pope Francis's successor.
- This follows Pope Francis's death on April 21, 2025, after which Novemdiales, a nine-day mourning period, concluded and public focus shifted to the election.
- The College of Cardinals is more culturally diverse than ever, with 71 cardinals from various countries, and includes respected figures who support continuing Francis's reforms.
- German Cardinal Kasper warned the conclave might last longer, and bookmakers expect the vote to conclude around May 9, while historian Ernesti notes uncertainty and no desire to reverse Francis's reforms.
- The conclave will follow ancient rituals inside the Sistine Chapel, including burning ballots and signaling results by colored smoke visible through a newly installed chimney.
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The Institute for Works of Religion (IOR), better known as the Vatican Bank, was one of the first concerns of Pope Francis when he acceded to the papacy in 2013. The last pontiff completed the path initiated by his predecessor Benedict XVI, to introduce in this institution the best practices of management and transparency of international banking. This resulted, among other measures, in the signing by the Holy See of two agreements in tax matter…
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A few days after the conclave began to elect the new Pope, Cardinal Angelo Becciu resigned to participate in the election of the Supreme Pontiff, why?In life, Pope Francis ‘punished’ Becciu by removing privileges as cardinal. The sanction was due to financial irregularities. Angelo Becciu, 76, was sentenced to 5 years and 6 months in prison and is now awaiting the resolution of the case. The Italian Cardinal was a substitute for General Affairs …
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