Conclave to Elect Next Pope to Start May 7, Vatican Says
Monday, 28 April 2025 () Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor, delaying the secret voting for two days so they can get to know one another better and find consensus on a candidate before they are sequestered in the Sistine Chapel. ---------- 👉 Like this…
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Monday, 28 April 2025 ()
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