The cardinals eligible to vote for the new pope will gather in the coming weeks and enter seclusion to secretly vote for the new bishop of Rome.

The papal conclave will commence in May, when the cardinals will meet at St. Peter's Basilica and pray for the wisdom to select the next pope.

Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, centre, attends a mass on the third of nine days of mourning for late Pope Francis, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) ...

The schism was ultimately resolved by the Council of Constance in 1417, which led to the election of Martin V, a universally accepted pontiff. The Vatican prepares as 133 cardinals gather to elect ...

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There isn't a set schedule for when the new pope will be introduced, following the eagerly-anticipated white smoke.However, past conclaves help clue us in. In 2013, Pope Francis was introduced a ...

The College of Cardinals will begin the secretive voting process of choosing Pope Francis' successor on Wednesday, May 7, according to Vatican News. Pope Francis passed away on April 21.

When Francis's papacy began, the Vatican’s reputation as an effective advocate for a humane world order was at its apogee. No more. His successor must rebuild.

When and Where Will the Conclave Be Held? The conclave begins 15 to 20 days after the pope dies or resigns, which would mean between May 6 and 11, and continues until a new pope has been elected.