Vatican to Temporarily Disable Mobile Signals During Conclave
Vatican City – 2025
In a shocking move, it's been announced the Vatican will be disconnecting all mobile phone signals within the small city-state from 3 pm on May 7, 2025, with no impact on St. Peter's Square. The announcement was made to ensure the highest level of secrecy during the upcoming conclave to elect a new pope.
According to the presidency of the Governorate of the State of Vatican City, all mobile phone signal transmission systems on the city-state's territory will be deactivated. The mobile graveyard will commence at 1300 GMT. The statement further guarantees that the signal will be reinstated after the announcement of the election of the new sovereign pontiff.
The Vatican spokesman, Matteo Bruni, assured the public that the signal shutdown would not impact St. Peter's Square. Thousands of faithful are gearing up to gather at the front of St. Peter's Basilica in anticipation of the announcement of Pope Francis' successor, who tragically passed away in April 2025.
A total of 133 cardinals hailing from around the globe will flock to the Sistine Chapel of the Vatican on May 7, 2025, to commence voting for the new leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.
The election process holds immense secrecy, with cardinals required to relinquish their phones before entering the conclave. Failure to adhere to the confidentiality rules may result in a grim fate, including excommunication for staff and personnel. Additionally, signal jammers will be utilised around the Sistine Chapel to prevent any leaks, electronic surveillance, or external interference during this crucial event.
- The mobile signal graveyard will commence at 1300 GMT in the Vatican City on May 7, 2025.
- Thousands of faithful are gearing up to gather at the front of St. Peter's Basilica, awaiting the announcement of Pope Francis' successor.
- The upcoming conclave in the Vatican City is an important event as it aims to elect a new pope, following the tragic passing of Pope Francis in April 2025.
- With the Vatican disconnecting all mobile phone signals within its borders from 3 pm on May 7, 2025, politics and general news will be on standby, as the world waits for the election of a new sovereign pontiff.
