"The conclave, held in the Sistine Chapel, begins with a mass followed by intense deliberations where cardinals vote until someone secures a two-thirds majority."
"Only about 120 cardinals participate as electors for the papal conclave, reflecting Pope Francisâs vision of inclusivity, with many elected in the past decade."
The election of the next pope will occur through a conclave involving the College of Cardinals, where only about 120 electors will participate. This group significantly mirrors Pope Francis's inclination toward a more inclusive church, as two-thirds were appointed by him in recent years. The conclave takes place in the Sistine Chapel under a strict atmosphere of secrecy and isolation, where cardinals are locked in with no outside communication. Voting continues until a two-thirds majority is reached, with provisions in place for prayer and reflection after every seven ballots.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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