The election of a new pope has commenced with 133 cardinals from 70 nations participating in a secretive conclave. This is the most diverse gathering in the church's history, influenced by Pope Francis' choices of cardinals, many from underrepresented regions including Mongolia and Tonga. These cardinals are sequestered to prevent outside communication. Cardinal Mario Zenari emphasizes the need for patience as they navigate the unfamiliarities among themselves. The conclave's beginnings were marked by a solemn Mass at St. Peter's Basilica, seeking divine guidance for electing the church's next leader.
The cardinals, from 70 countries, will be sequestered from the outside world...their cellphones surrendered...until they find a new leader for the 1.4 billion-member church.
His decision to surpass the usual limit of 120 cardinal electors and include younger ones from the global south...has injected an unusual degree of uncertainty in a process that is always full of mystery and suspense.
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