Conclave

The institution of the Conclave is the mechanism by which a new pope is elected. On the afternoon of the first day, the Cardinal electors process to the Sistine Chapel, where voting has traditionally taken place beneath Michelangelo’s fresco of the Last Judgment.

Portsmouth

The Bishop of Portsmouth welcomes the election of Pope Leo XIV

Westminster

The Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster welcomes the election of Pope Leo XIV

East Anglia

The Diocese of East Anglia welcomes the election of Pope Leo XIV

Lancaster

The Diocese of Lancaster welcomes the election of Pope Leo XIV

Photos: Day 2

Day two conclave photo gallery

Southwark

The Archbishop of Southwark welcomes the election of Pope Leo XIV

Clifton

The Bishop of Clifton welcomes the election of Pope Leo XIV

Salford

The Bishop of Salford welcomes the election of Pope Leo XIV

Wrexham

The Bishop of Wrexham welcomes the election of Pope Leo XIV

Shrewsbury

The Bishop of Shrewsbury welcomes the election of Pope Leo XIV

Leeds

The Bishop of Leeds welcomes the election of Pope Leo XIV

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