The election of the next pope will occur through a conclave involving the College of Cardinals, where only about 120 electors will participate. This group significantly mirrors Pope Francis's inclination toward a more inclusive church, as two-thirds were appointed by him in recent years. The conclave takes place in the Sistine Chapel under a strict atmosphere of secrecy and isolation, where cardinals are locked in with no outside communication. Voting continues until a two-thirds majority is reached, with provisions in place for prayer and reflection after every seven ballots.
The conclave, held in the Sistine Chapel, begins with a mass followed by intense deliberations where cardinals vote until someone secures a two-thirds majority.
Only about 120 cardinals participate as electors for the papal conclave, reflecting Pope Francisâs vision of inclusivity, with many elected in the past decade.
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