US EditionPapal conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor to begin on May 7
- Cardinals set May 7 to begin the conclave in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel electing a new Catholic leader.
- This election follows Pope Francis' death at age 88 from stroke and heart failure on Easter Monday.
- Only 135 cardinals under 80 can vote using paper ballots burned after each round, producing smoke signals.
- Among the 135 eligible electors, 108 were appointed by Francis, and cardinals express hope for unity.
- Voting continues until one receives two-thirds support, and white smoke signals the new pope's introduction from a balcony.
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Cardinals arrive in Rome for informal meeting ahead of conclave on 7 May
The Vatican has confirmed the date of the conclave, the election of the next pope, for 7 May. Cardinals arrived in Rome on Monday for an informal meeting amid multiple speculations surrounding the late Pope Francis' succession.
Facts about the Sistine Chapel, venue of the conclave
VATICAN CITY – The cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church will gather on May 7 to elect a new pope in one of the most famous buildings in the world, the Sistine Chapel. Below are some facts about the chapel: • Named after Pope Sixtus IV and built from 1473-81, it is 40 meters (131 feet) long, 13 meters (43 feet) wide and 21 metres (69 feet) high, lit on either side by high windows. (Conclave at the Vatican: The election of the next pope) • Miche…
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