Vatican Conclave: Cardinals Elect New Pope Amid Global Attention

The global Catholic community anxiously awaits the outcome of the Conclave at the Vatican.

Cardinal elect new Pope

Cardinals from around the world have gathered to participate in the historic process of electing a new Pope, after the death of Pope Francis.

With approval weak for many potential candidates and Trump unpopularity casting a shadow on global politics, the selection of a new leader for the Catholic Church carries immense weight.

The world watches as these religious figures deliberate, hoping for a swift and unifying decision that will guide the future of the Church.

The papal conclave

The papal conclave is the process by which the cardinals of the Catholic Church meet in

Vatican City to elect a new pope following the death or resignation of the previous pontiff. This election takes place in the Sistine Chapel under strict rules of isolation and secrecy, ensuring that the decision is made without outside influence. Only cardinals under the age of 80 are allowed to participate, and they cast their votes in several rounds until one candidate reaches a two-thirds majority. The white smoke rising from the chimney of the

Sistine Chapel signals to the world that there is a new Pope.