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Cardinals gather at Sistine Chapel to choose new pope

Cardinals gather at Sistine Chapel to choose new pope

By Iliana Biutu
08/05/2025
Photo: SBS

Catholic cardinals are gathering at the Vatican to elect Pope Francis's successor, who died on April 21.

The ABC News say the voting will take place in the Sistine Chapel, with ballots continuing in succession until any candidate secures two-thirds of the available votes.

They say if no clear choice has emerged after three days, balloting is suspended for 24 hours to allow cardinal electors time to reflect.

They add that since 1831, no conclave has lasted more than four days.

The ABC News also highlighted that the end of each round of balloting will be signaled by smoke emanating from a stovepipe chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, black smoke will indicates an inconclusive vote, while white smoke will signify that a new pope has been elected, as will the ringing of the bells of St. Peter's Basilica.

For a Breakdown of How the Next Pope is chosen click the link below :

How the Next Pope is chosen

Source: abc News

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