Cardinals' vote due to start to elect a new pope
This Wednesday, 133 cardinals entered the sealed conclave to elect the 267th pope, casting secret ballots without debate until one candidate secures a two-thirds majority—signaled by the traditional white smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel chimney. While the process could take hours or stretch over days, divisions among the electors—between those pushing for reform and greater inclusivity, and others favoring a return to a more traditional, conservative Church—may prolong the decision. Former President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, provides further analysis on this historic event.
This Wednesday, 133 cardinals entered the sealed conclave to elect the 267th pope, casting secret ballots without debate until one candidate secures a two-thirds majority—signaled by the traditional white smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel chimney. While the process could take hours or stretch over days, divisions among the electors—between those pushing for reform and greater inclusivity, and others favoring a return to a more traditional, conservative Church—may prolong the decision. Former President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, provides further analysis on this historic event.
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