Papal Conclave Set to Begin on May 7

A crucial assembly has been scheduled to determine the successor to Pope Francis, starting on the 7th of May.

This decision was reached during the Fifth General Congregation, which occurred on Monday morning within the Synod Hall of the Vatican. The historically significant Sistine Chapel within the Vatican will serve as the venue for the conclave and will be inaccessible to tourists throughout this period.

Details of the Conclave

Currently, there are 135 cardinals with the right to elect, although the exact number of those participating has yet to be confirmed.

To successfully elect the new pope, a candidate needs to secure a minimum two-thirds majority from the participating electoral cardinals.