Conclave to Elect Pope's Successor

SOURCE apnews.com
Catholic cardinals set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor, delaying the secret voting for two days to find consensus. The process involves sacred rituals and voting in the Sistine Chapel.

Key Points

  • Delaying conclave start date to May 7
  • Focus on unity and consensus among cardinals
  • Process involves sacred rituals and traditions
  • Uncertainty due to lack of familiarity among cardinals
  • Controversy surrounding eligibility of certain cardinals to vote

Pros

  • Cardinals are taking time to know each other better before the conclave
  • Focus on unity and consensus among cardinals
  • Process involves sacred rituals and traditions

Cons

  • Uncertainty due to some cardinals' lack of familiarity with each other
  • Controversy surrounding the eligibility of certain cardinals to vote