Pope Francis’ successor to be chosen in conclave starting May 7

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Pope Francis died on April 21 on the age of 88

Cardinals assembly in Rome have agreed to start the conclave to elect a brand new pope on May 7, in accordance to the ANSA information company. The announcement follows the demise of Pope Francis, who handed away final week on the age of 88.
The election course of will begin with a solemn mass at St Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday, May 3. After the mass, eligible cardinals will collect in the Sistine Chapel for the secretive voting course of. The conclave might take a number of days earlier than a brand new pope is chosen.
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, 21 April 2025, in his residence at Domus Sanctae Marthae in Vatican City. His demise got here only a day after his ultimate public look at St Peter’s Square, the place he delivered his final Easter tackle, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
As per his needs, Pope Francis was buried on the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. His religious testomony, dated 29 June 2022, had requested this ultimate resting place.