04/30/2025

Vatican Says Conclave to Elect New Pope to Begin on May 7

The previous two conclaves lasted just two days

Cardinals will meet next month in a secret conclave to elect the next pope, the Vatican has said.

The closed-door meeting will start inside the Sistine Chapel on May 7 and will involve some 135 cardinals from across the world.

It follows the death of Pope Francis who died at the age of 88 on Easter Monday and whose funeral was held on April 26, 2025.

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