Before the gathering, Vatican employees promise confidentiality, facing the possibility of excommunication
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The Catholic world is brewing with anticipation as the Vatican gears up for the conclave to elect a brand-new pope. Mark your calendars for May 7, 2025, when the eagerly-awaited event kicks off.
Gathering the Cardinals
Before the electoral showdown in the Sistine Chapel begins, the cardinals will engage in a series of meetings to discuss crucial aspects of the upcoming election and the qualities they're on the hunt for in Ol' St. Peter's successor.
The preparations have already started with the Sistine Chapel being meticulously readied for the cardinals to assemble.
Kicking Things Off
The festivities will commence with a breathtaking votive Mass for the election of a fresh Pope, taking place on May 7 at a sparkling 10:00 AM sharp in the awe-inspiring St. Peter's Basilica. Post-Mass, the cardinals will saunter over to the iconic Sistine Chapel to recite their oaths and commence the voting process. The proceedings will be guided by two key documents: a rule book, "Universi Dominici Gregis," and a prayer book, ensuring a balanced blend of orderliness and spirituality.
With the spoken word by the Dean of the College of Cardinals, the voting process will commence, as they zealously cast their votes to determine the next Pope.
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Cardinals are set to convene for a series of meetings to discuss and prepare for the election of a new pope, with the votes taking place in the Sistine Chapel guided by the rule book "Universi Dominici Gregis" and a prayer book. The elections will commence on May 7, 2025, following a votive Mass at St. Peter's Basilica, with the Pope's successor being the focus of the cardinals' search. Amato's role in the lead-up to the elections, along with cultural and political aspects, is being closely observed as part of the general news coverage.
