Cardinals to Begin Voting for New Pope on May 7
Catholic cardinals will start voting for a new pope on May 7, following the death of Pope Francis on April 21. The conclave, where only cardinals under 80 are eligible to vote, will take place in the Sistine Chapel. With 135 voting members, the cardinals, who represent diverse global backgrounds, have already met several times to discuss the election. While speculation about the next pope’s identity is scarce, Spanish Cardinal Jose Cobo hinted that this election, like Pope Francis’ papacy, may hold surprises.
