Papal conclave set to elect a new pope amid voting delays
April 28, 2025, 7:21 am
Catholic cardinals are gathering to begin the conclave on May 7, with secret ballots postponed by two days to foster better camaraderie and consensus. Reporters are already eyeing every gesture outside the Vatican’s storied gates as anticipation—and a touch of irony—weighs in.
Slight delay in starting the secret voting will help cardinals get to know one another better and find consensus on a candidate
Le scrutin, qui se tient dans le plus grand secret, peut durer plusieurs jours et prévoit quatre votes par jour.
The secret vote is delayed two days to help cardinals get to know one another better and find consensus on a candidate
Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7 as cardinals try to get to know one another CP24
Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor, delaying the secret voting for two days to help them get to know one another better and find consensus on a candidate before they are sequestered in the Sistine Chapel. The cardinals set...
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