As they gather, tension mounts with anticipation for a potential white smoke signal indicating the successful election of the church's next leader.
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The countdown is on! The 133 cardinals will officially kick off their conclave with a morning mass, led by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, in St. Peter's Basilica before moving to the Sistine Chapel for the highly anticipated election.
Throughout the day, mobile signals will be disabled to ensure absolute secrecy. Once the cardinals enter the chapel, discussions will center on the first vote, which, despite its significance, may not yield an immediate winner. In the absence of a two-thirds majority, discussions will heat up during communal meals at Casa Santa Marta, as consensus around potential candidates begins to form.
The conclave process, shrouded in tradition and secrecy, will draw millions of eyes to St. Peter's Basilica as countless hopefuls await news on who will guide the Catholic Church into its next chapter. With voting and prayer intertwined, the event encapsulates the blend of spirituality and strategic maneuvering at the heart of this storied institution.
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The countdown is on! The 133 cardinals will officially kick off their conclave with a morning mass, led by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, in St. Peter's Basilica before moving to the Sistine Chapel for the highly anticipated election.
Throughout the day, mobile signals will be disabled to ensure absolute secrecy. Once the cardinals enter the chapel, discussions will center on the first vote, which, despite its significance, may not yield an immediate winner. In the absence of a two-thirds majority, discussions will heat up during communal meals at Casa Santa Marta, as consensus around potential candidates begins to form.
The conclave process, shrouded in tradition and secrecy, will draw millions of eyes to St. Peter's Basilica as countless hopefuls await news on who will guide the Catholic Church into its next chapter. With voting and prayer intertwined, the event encapsulates the blend of spirituality and strategic maneuvering at the heart of this storied institution.
