Vatican City: Black smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday evening, signalling an inconclusive first vote by cardinals locked in the Sistine Chapel in a conclave to elect a new pope to guide the Roman Catholic Church. Thousands of faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square waiting …
Read More »Tag Archives: Conclave
After Pope Francis’s Funeral, All Eyes Turn To Conclave
Vatican City: During the upcoming conclave, cardinals will gather in the Sistine Chapel to elect a successor to Pope Francis in a highly secretive process that could take several days, potentially longer. Here is a step-by-step breakdown of the process: Preparations – Ahead of the conclave, the cardinal electors — …
Read More »These 4 Indian Cardinals Will Be In Conclave That Picks Next Pope
Vatican City: Following the death of the Pope, the Vatican will enter a nine-day mourning period known as the Novendiale, an ancient Roman tradition that continues to this day. During this time, preparations will begin for the election of the next Pontiff. After the mourning period, the Cardinals will be …
Read More »