Cardinals have chosen May 7 as the date to start the conclave and elect a new leader

[Augusta]

Cardinals have chosen May 7 as the date to start the conclave and elect a new leader for 1.4 billion Catholics around the world, the Vatican announced.

The date for the papal election was decided on Monday after cardinals held the first daily congregation since Pope Francis’ funeral.


Only cardinals under the age of 80 are allowed to vote in a papal election. There are currently 135 cardinals eligible to participate in the upcoming election. However, at least one cardinal has revealed he will not be in attendance.

 

[Kross]

There is real speculation now about who would be the new pope. I am certain there is some level of politics involved b v

 

[Augusta]

Well, I pray there's no politics anywhere. That they would choose the best person for this work of God

 

[eLdavis]

That's good then, they are trying to be fast about the whole process as much as possible. Hope they chose the right one.

 

[Augusta]

Yes I believe they must have stated that there's no time to waste. So let the new person taken over on time.