Cardinals retreat into Vatican ahead of secret conclave
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 9:21 am
High-ranking church officials have quietly gathered in the Vatican in preparation for the upcoming papal conclave. As the cardinals enter seclusion, anticipation builds over the next leader’s selection—an event steeped in tradition, mystery, and the occasional whispered quip amid the hallowed corridors of power.
Some cardinals are looking for a new pope who will continue with Pope Francis' push for a more welcoming Church, while others are seeking retrenchment to more traditional roots.
La réunion à huis clos pour élire le successeur du pape François commence mercredi.
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