Conclave Begins for Election of New Pope
May 7, 2025
The conclave for the election of the 267th Pope begins today at the Vatican with 133 Cardinals gathering. The election process requires a two-thirds majority and is crucial for the future of the Roman Catholic Church. The Cardinals are divided between continuing Pope Francis's reforms and returning to a stricter theology. Key candidates include Pietro Parolin and Luis Antonio Tagle, representing different approaches.