Overview

• Daily general congregations at the Vatican have brought together 124 of 133 cardinal electors, fostering dialogue on the Church's future and logistical planning for the conclave.
• The upcoming conclave will feature a globally diverse College of Cardinals, with a non-European majority for the first time in history, reflecting Pope Francis's appointments.
• Key discussions include the balance between continuing Francis's reformist legacy and calls for a return to traditional Church values.
• Preparations for the Sistine Chapel are nearly complete, with the conclave expected to conclude within three days, requiring a two-thirds majority (89 votes) for a decision.
• Conservative Italian media have accused French President Emmanuel Macron of attempting to influence the election, claims that remain disputed and unverified.