The so-called ‘Princes of the Church’ will be isolated from Wednesday (7) in the Sistine Chapel until the election of the new pontiff, in an uncertain vote and without favorites
The 133 cardinals of the next conclave are already in to choose the successor of and define the future of with 1.4 billion faithful around the world. The so-called “princes of the church” will be isolated from Wednesday (7) in the election of the new pontiff, in an uncertain vote without favorites. With representatives from 70 countries, it will be the most international conclave in history. Francis created most of the cardinalacts who now vote in their successor and many come from the “periphery” of the world, far from Europe and historically marginalized by the church in Rome. For a new Pope to be elected, a candidate must reach most two -thirds.
Tens of thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square will have their eyes glued to the small chimney installed on the roof of the majestic temple waiting for news, as well as millions of faithful around the world, who will accompany TV broadcasts. Black smoke will announce an unclear conclave and that another vote will happen until white smoke arises, indicating that there is one elected, which will follow the ad “Habemus Papam”. The Vatican ends the details of the election, which dates back to the Middle Ages. On Monday, employees settled the red velvet curtains at the central counter of St. Peter’s Basilica, which will be opened for the first appearance of the new Pope. All auxiliary employees of the ceremony provided a secrecy oath on Monday, from priests and nuns to doctors, nurses, security members, drivers and cleaning assistants.
What will the conclave look like?
Cardinals ensure that this document will be signed at the beginning of the conclave in which the successor of Francisco │ Vatican State/Mario Tomassetti will be elected
The Vatican announced on Monday that he would also cut the phone signal in the small city-state while the conclave lasts, although this does not affect St. Peter’s Square. Cardinal voters will not have contact with the outside world until the new Pope’s choice: besides the phone, they will not have access to the internet, television or press vehicles. Four daily votes will be made, except on the first day, where only one vote happens. Banknotes, minutes and notes are burned to announce the result. In 2005, Benedict XVI was elected in four votes; In 2013, Francisco was elected in five. In both cases, the conclave lasted two days. But some cardinals have told the press that they believe that this time the vote will extend for a maximum of three days.
Progressive, conservative, dogmatic… How will the next Pope be? There is a consensus that it will not be a revolutionary like Argentine Jorge Bergoglio, who proposed a pontificate of reforms, concentrated in the poor and the outskirts of the world, and has faced resistance within the church.
*With information from AFP
Posted by Sarah Paula
