Voting for new Pope set to begin with cardinals entering secret conclave
Summary
A group of 133 cardinals will start the process of electing the 267th Pope on Wednesday at the Vatican. The election will take place in the Sistine Chapel after a special mass, and the cardinals will remain isolated until they reach a decision.Key Facts
- 133 cardinals will vote to elect the new Pope.
- The election will begin with a mass at St. Peter’s Basilica.
- The cardinals will move to the Sistine Chapel for the voting process.
- Mobile signals will be turned off to prevent any contact with the outside world.
- The cardinals will take an oath of secrecy about the election details.
- The phrase "extra omnes" marks the start of their isolation for the conclave.
- Votes are counted in the Sistine Chapel with only a few staff present.
- A two-thirds majority is needed to elect the new Pope.
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