The Vatican is abuzz as 133 cardinals gather in the Sistine Chapel for one of the Catholic Church's most secretive and revered rituals: the conclave to elect a new pope. This historic event, held following the passing of Pope Francis, sees cardinals from around the globe sequestered until a successor is chosen.
The conclave is steeped in tradition, with the cardinals surrendering electronic devices and residing in the Casa Santa Marta to ensure confidentiality. As in previous conclaves, the election's outcome will be revealed by the color of smoke billowing from the chapel's chimney—black indicating no decision, and white signaling a new pope.
Among the leading candidates are Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, and Cardinal Robert Sarah. The conclave is expected to last from a few hours to several days, depending on when a two-thirds majority is achieved.
With the world watching, the process blends solemnity and intrigue, as the Catholic Church seeks a unifying figure to lead its future.
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