Vatican Conclave Underway for New Papal Leader Amid Tradition and Turmoil

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 8:21 am

Within the hallowed walls of the Sistine Chapel, 133 cardinals from 70 countries have embarked on a solemn and secretive vote to select the next pope. As calls for unity mixed with traditional ritual echo through the conclave, the process unfolds with a blend of reverence and bureaucratic bravado.

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cp24.com/ / Conclave’s first ballot results took longer than expected at the Vatican - CP24

Conclave’s first ballot results took longer than expected at the Vatican CP24

nationalpost.com / Conclave indicates it has not elected pope on first vote as black smoke rises from Sistine Chapel

With no one securing the necessary two-thirds majority, or 89 votes, the cardinals will retire for the night

cp24.com/ / WATCH LIVE: Conclave underway to elect a new pope - CP24

WATCH LIVE: Conclave underway to elect a new pope CP24

nationalpost.com / Here’s how the voting works as Papal conclave begins in the Vatican

The 133 cardinals from 70 countries will be locked inside the Sistine Chapel, where they will vote in secret and silence

globalnews.ca / Cardinals urged before conclave to pick pope who seeks unity

The dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, urged the voters to set aside all personal interests and find a pope who prizes unity.

cp24.com/ / Conclave begins election of Pope Francis’ successor - CP24

Conclave begins election of Pope Francis’ successor CP24

ledevoir.com / Vers un premier vote au conclave chargé d’élire le nouveau pape

Les 133 cardinaux électeurs venant de 70 pays se prononceront une première fois cet après-midi dans la chapelle Sixtine.

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