Conclave to elect new pope to begin on 7 May, Vatican says
Summary
The process to choose a new pope will start on May 7, the Vatican said, after Pope Francis died at the age of 88. Many cardinals from across the world will be part of this meeting that will take place in the Sistine Chapel. There isn't a set time for how long it will take to pick the next pope.Key Facts
- The meeting to pick a new pope starts on May 7 in the Sistine Chapel.
- Some 135 cardinals from all over the world will be part of this process.
- Pope Francis, who was the previous pope, died at the age of 88.
- There isn't a clear time for how long it will take to elect the next pope.
- Cardinals will have a big church service at St Peter's Basilica before the voting starts.
- Once the meeting starts, the cardinals can't talk to anyone outside until a new Pope is chosen.
- Each cardinal will choose the new pope by writing on a card.
- If no decision is made by the third day, the cardinals can take a break to pray.
- People outside will know a new pope has been chosen when white smoke comes out of a chimney. If the smoke is black, it means they will vote again.
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