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World / 28 weeks ago

Who will be the next pope?

Roman Catholic cardinals will begin a secret conclave to elect the next pope on May 7, a senior Vatican source told Reuters on Monday, April 28. Although not announced officially, the decision was made during the first closed-door meeting of cardinals since Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday, April 26.

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World / 29 weeks ago

A global gathering: The 2025 papal conclave set to elect the next pope

Following Pope Francis's passing, the world has turned its eyes to the Vatican, where 135 cardinal electors from across the globe are preparing to gather in the Sistine Chapel to elect the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church. As expected, Italy holds the largest number with 17 cardinal electors. This is not only a reflection of the Vatican’s geographical home but also its deeply entrenched ecclesiastical influence within the Roman Curia.

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