World Cardinals begin conclave to elect new pope following the death of Pope Francis A file photo of Cardinals entering the Sistine Chapel before the conclave in March 2013. (Photo: Vatican News) A total of 133 cardinals under the age of 80 convened in the Sistine Chapel on May 7, 2025, to begin the conclave for electing the 267th pope. The gathering follows the death of Pope Francis on April 21 at age 88. The cardinals, representing 71 countries, took oaths of secrecy before […] today7 May, 2025 25
insert_link World African cardinals among top contenders as papal election scheduled for Sunday With preparations underway for the funeral of Pope Francis, the Roman Catholic Church is scheduled to begin the process of electing a new leader this coming Sunday. Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday, marking the end of a historic papacy that saw significant reforms and global outreach. Roman Catholic Church spokesperson Veranus Shiimi confirmed the details of the election process, known as the Conclave. “Those who are eligible […] today25 April, 2025 46