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Election of the new Pope/ Conclave to meet on May 7

Politiko 2025-04-28 13:28:50

Election of the new Pope/ Conclave to meet on May 7

The Fifth General Congregation of Cardinals has set May 7 as the date for the conclave to elect a new Pope.

Only cardinals under the age of 80 have the right to vote, and the election of a new pope is seen as a duty and a spiritual responsibility.

Conclaves have been held for centuries, following strict rules designed to protect secrecy and prevent outside influence.

The word "conclave" comes from the Latin cum clave – meaning "with a key" – reflecting the tradition of locking the cardinals away.

Since the 15th century, elections have taken place inside the Sistine Chapel, beneath its famous Renaissance frescoes.

The last conclave, in 2013, elected Pope Francis after just five rounds of voting, making it one of the fastest decisions in modern times.

However, in previous centuries, disputes between factions sometimes caused conclaves to last for months.

This time, the cardinals will gather again at the Vatican to elect the 267th Pope.

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