by Michael Haynes at LifeSite News
The conclave will see cardinals gather in the Sistine Chapel to elect a new pope as the 267th Roman Pontiff.
The Vatican has confirmed that the new conclave will start on May 7, as cardinals look to elect the new pope following Francis’ death.
After the close of the General Congregation this morning, the Holy See Press Office confirmed to journalists that the conclave will commence on May 7, next Wednesday. This falls in the time scale set by the Church’s law, which mandates the conclave start between 15 and 20 days following the death of a pope.
Pope Francis died on April 21, a week ago today.
His funeral was held on Saturday, as cardinals have continued to grow in number at the Vatican as they return to the City State from across the world.
May 7 will see the cardinals gather for a Mass in the morning, as they pray for guidance for the forthcoming conclave and celebrate the specific Mass for the election of a new pope. They will then process into the Sistine Chapel for the first round of voting to be held in the afternoon.
Some 180 cardinals were present for the General Congregation today,…
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