Date set for conclave to decide next pope – here’s how the secretive process works
Some 135 cardinal electors – those under the age of 80 – will take part and vote for the new pontiff following the death of Pope Francis.
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A papal crest dedicated to Pope Pius XII. Pic: Reuters
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No pope yet… black smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel. Pic: Reuters
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A Papal white skull cap. Pic: Reuters
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Brian's Kenya![Cardinals hold their hats during a mass presided by [German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger] in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican April 18, 2005. Cardinals will meet later today in the Sistine chapel for the start of the papal conclave.](https://www.nowworldview.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/skynews-pope-rome_6411163-1.jpg)
