The Next pope will be ?
Following the death of pope francis on april 21 2025, at the age of 88, the catholic church preparing for conclave to elect his successor. The conclave is expected to commence between May 5 to May 10 adhering to the tradition of begging within 15 to 20 days after the papal seats becomes vacant.
The Conclave Process
The conclave will be held in the sistine chapel , which has been closed to the public in preperation for the event. A total of 135 cardinals under the age of 80 are eligible to vote, exceeding the traditional maximum 120 electros. To be elected pope, a candidate must receive a two third majority vote.
The election process conducted in secrecy. With cardinals casting ballots in successive rounds untill a census is reached , the outcome is singled to the public by smoke rising from the sistine chapel chimney black smoke indicates no decision has been made, while white smoke announces election of new pope.
As the church stands at crossroads the fourth comming election holds significant implications for its future direction. Potentially balancing between continuity of pope francis's reforms and a return to more traditional stances.
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