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(156,795 posts) Mon Apr 28, 2025, 09:47 AM Apr 28

Conclave to replace Pope Francis to begin May 7, Vatican says [View all]

Source: ABC News

April 28, 2025, 7:14 AM

ROME and LONDON -- The papal conclave to replace Pope Francis will begin Wednesday, May 7, the Vatican said on Monday.

Cardinals will convene at the Vatican to begin a process of choosing a new pope, who will become the Catholic Church's 267th leader.

The announcement follows a weekend of prayer and reflection at the Vatican, where world leaders and the faithful gathered on Saturday for a funeral mass.

Francis, who died last Monday at the age of 88, was buried on Saturday in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome.

Read more: https://abcnews.go.com/International/conclave-begin-7-vatican/story?id=121231749

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Catholic oligarchs Miguelito Loveless Apr 28 #1

Pope Francis appointed 80% of the Cardinals that are voting Polybius Apr 28 #2

It could. Miguelito Loveless Apr 28 #3

Give this a read. Then tell us how you know what you're talking about. ancianita Apr 28 #5

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Me, too, yesterday! It's an excellent movie, for sure. ancianita Apr 28 #6

Interesting read on Wikipedia... slightlv Apr 28 #7

While the Bishop of Rome has been a beloved leader in the world, don't forget the long term "Francis effect." ancianita Apr 28 #8