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Cardinals Finalize Conclave Details Following Pope Francis's Death

As the nine-day mourning period concludes, cardinals deliberate on conclave timing, candidate profiles, and procedural disputes ahead of the May 5–6 expected start.

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Comienza la cuenta regresiva para el cónclave.
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Overview

  • Cardinals gathered at Santa María la Mayor to honor Pope Francis and began pre-conclave deliberations to shape the Church's future direction.
  • The conclave, expected to start on May 5 or 6, will be held in the Sistine Chapel under strict secrecy, requiring a two-thirds majority to elect the new pope.
  • A total of 133 cardinal electors from 71 countries, including 108 appointed by Pope Francis, will participate in the vote, reflecting his reformist influence.
  • Key papal candidates include Matteo Zuppi, Luis Antonio Tagle, and Pietro Parolin on the progressive-moderate side, and Peter Erdő among conservatives.
  • Cardinal Angelo Becciu's contested voting rights, due to prior sanctions by Pope Francis, remain unresolved and may require a vote by the College of Cardinals.