Preparations Underway For Historic 2025 Papal Conclave As 133 Cardinals Ready To Elect Next Pope

The 2025 papal conclave will be the largest in Catholic Church history, with 133 cardinals set to elect the successor to Pope Francis. Surpassing the previous record of 115 electors in 2013, this unprecedented gathering breaks past limits set by St. John Paul II. The vote begins May 7 in the Sistine Chapel. Cardinals from 71 countries will cast their ballots in secrecy, requiring a two-thirds majority—at least 89 votes—to select the 266th pope. This conclave marks a historic and globally diverse milestone for the Church’s future leadership.

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