Cardinals locked inside Sistine Chapel as conclave begins
Wednesday, 7 May 2025 () Cardinals have commenced the conclave in Vatican City to choose the next Pope after the death of Francis. The 133 cardinals are locked in the Sistine Chapel. They will vote in secrecy. The world awaits white smoke signaling the election of a new leader for 1.4 billion Catholics. Challenges include internal divisions and global issues.
The Sistine Chapel doors have officially slammed shut, marking the solemn start of the 2025 Papal Conclave. Cardinals from around the globe are now locked in, tasked with electing the next pope under intense secrecy and tradition. As the world turns its eyes toward the Vatican, massive crowds have...
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