Cardinals ask faithful to pray for their discernment for new Pope

Conclave. Who will elect the next Pope?

The Electors

Since 1059, the election of the Pope has been reserved to the cardinals alone.

The Conclave

The institution of the Conclave is the mechanism by which a new pope is elected.

Conclave to elect new Pope to begin on 7 May

Cardinal Re’s homily given at the Funeral Mass for Pope Francis

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Cardinal Nichols speaks about Pope Francis on BBC local radio stations

Cardinal: Pope Francis helped us understand that God’s forgiveness is a caress, not a decree

What happens after the Pope dies?

Pope Francis’ coffin to be sealed in rite on Friday evening

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