Papal Conclave Scheduled for May 7 Amid Calls for Unity Among Cardinals
The conclave for electing Pope Francis’ successor will start on May 7, with cardinals prioritizing unity and consensus-building.
While Francis stacked the ranks with his cardinals, it is not necessarily the case that all of them will want to see the church continue in his image.
Vatican says conclave to elect new pope will start on May 7 as cardinals begin informal meetings
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Yet conservative Catholic Americans are unusually influential and wealthy, and the Vatican needs “American money and American influence”, said Massimo Faggioli, a professor of religious studies at Villanova University.
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While Francis stacked the ranks with his cardinals, it is not necessarily the case that all of them will want to see the church continue in his image.
Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7 as cardinals get to know one another
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Many cardinals face pressure to balance unity and diversity without stalling reforms.
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A conclave, organized by the camerlengo, presently Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, begins 15 to 20 days after the pope’s death.
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The papal conclave to replace Pope Francis will begin Wednesday, May 7, the Vatican said on Monday.
Conclave to replace Pope Francis to begin May 7, Vatican says
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The date was decided during a closed-door meeting of cardinals at the Vatican on Monday, two days after the funeral of Francis, who died on April 21 aged 88.
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There is no timescale as to how long it will take to elect the next pope, but the previous two conclaves, held in 2005 and 2013, lasted just two days.
Conclave to elect new pope to begin on 7 May, Vatican says
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Papal succession has evolved considerably since the early church and current rules of this procedure were not codified until the early 20th century.
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Attention now turns to the selection of his successor.
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While Francis stacked the ranks with his cardinals, it is not necessarily the case that all of them will want to see the church continue in his image.
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While Francis stacked the ranks with his cardinals, it is not necessarily the case that all of them will want to see the church continue in his image.
Vatican announces conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7
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It is customary for the conclave to be held 15 to 20 days after the pope's death, but until now the Holy See had not released the details of the gathering.
Conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor to begin May 7
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The date for the papal election was decided on Monday after cardinals held the first daily congregation since Pope Francis’ funeral.
Conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor set to start on May 7
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The tomb was opened on the second of nine days of official mourning for Francis, after which a conclave will be held to elect the next pope.
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Summary
Following Pope Francis' funeral on April 27, cardinals announced the conclave to elect a successor will begin May 7, allowing two days for informal discussions to foster consensus. As cardinals gather, there's a strong focus on achieving unity, with differing views emerging among those committed to continuing Francis' outreach and others advocating a return to traditional doctrines. High-profile discussions include whether Cardinal Angelo Becciu, facing conviction for financial crimes, can vote. Though the conclave aims for a swift decision, uncertainty prevails due to a lack of familiarity among the 135 electors. Conservative factions are mobilizing, intensifying debates over the Church’s direction.
Perspectives
Pope Francis' modest tomb has drawn huge crowds as thousands come to pay their respects during the official mourning period.
Many mourners, including young pilgrims, express admiration for Francis' influence on the Church and share sentiments of sadness and loss.
The upcoming conclave to elect his successor raises anxiety among the faithful regarding the future direction of the Church.
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