Vatican City — Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor, ...

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The College of Cardinals, clad in their red cassocks, solemnly processed towards the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s awe ...

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The conclave will gather to select the new pope 15 to 20 days after the death of Pope Francis. In accordance with the rule, the conclave is expected to gather between May 6 and May 11.

Cardinals will gather for the papal conclave starting on May 7, Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said Monday.

Over 130 cardinals will be able to vote on a successor for Francis, and a two-thirds majority is needed to elect the new head ...