Conclave to Select a New Pope

SOURCE www.the-sun.com
The first vote of the Conclave failed to select a new Pope, resulting in black smoke from the Sistine Chapel chimney. The cardinals will vote up to four times. Cardinal Pietro Parolin is a front runner. The process took longer than expected, potentially due to inexperience. The cardinals took an oath of secrecy and are forbidden from contacting the outside world until a decision is made.

Key Points

  • First vote of Conclave failed to select a new Pope
  • Cardinals will vote up to four times
  • Cardinal Pietro Parolin is a front runner
  • Process took longer than expected, potentially due to inexperience
  • Cardinals took an oath of secrecy and are forbidden from contacting the outside world until a decision is made

Pros

  • Traditional process followed for selecting a new Pope
  • Cardinals taking their roles seriously and following the oath of secrecy

Cons

  • Potential delays in the voting process
  • Inexperience of some cardinals leading to clunky procedures