The Vatican announces the conclave date to choose new Pope after Francis' death

The Vatican has confirmed that the conclave will start to choose the next Pope on Wednesday, May 7th.

This announcement follows the recent death of Pope Francis, who was relaxed at the weekend. He died last week at the age of 88.

In preparation for the upcoming conclave, the cardinals reported on Monday morning to discuss various matters in connection with the elections. A total of 135 cardinals are entitled to participate in this important event that will influence the future of the Catholic Church.

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As soon as the conclave begins, media blackouts are triggered by the Vatican and the cardinals are sealed by the outside world.

As soon as the cardinals are convened in the Sistine chapel, they affect confidentiality and commit themselves to a selection process. They gather to discuss potential candidates and give their votes privately.

A two -thirds majority is required to choose the new Pope. If no candidate receives the necessary voices after several rounds, the cardinals can shorten the vocal areas or consider compromises.

In rounds in which a candidate does not reach the two-thirds majority, the voices are burned with a chemical, the black smoke generates what the loyal, who are gathered outside on St. Peter Square, has not been made.

If a new pope is chosen, white smoke signals the announcement to the world.

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The new Pope has to choose his papal name behind the scenes. For example, when Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio became a Pope, he chose the name Francis to honor his commitment to serve the arms.

Cardinals then appear in front of the assembled crowd on the St. Peter's Square to announce, “habemus papam”, Latin for “we have a pope”. The newly elected Pontiff then delivers his first blessing and appeals to the public.

The death of a Pope not only marks a transition, but a moment of reflection, awe and renewal for almost 1.3 billion Catholics around the world. This complicated dance of tradition and faith leads every transition to a new chapter in the history of the Catholic Church.

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