Election of a New Pope
Cardinals from around the world have converged in Vatican City for the conclave to elect the successor to Pope Francis. The process of electing a new pope has a long history, with modern conclaves typically taking two to three days.
Key Points
- Conclaves to elect a pope have been used for about eight centuries
- Modern conclaves typically last two to three days
- The process of electing a pope has led to the rules and procedures of conclaves
- Most popes choose their papal name upon election
Pros
- Conclaves typically result in a new pope being announced quickly
- The process has a rich historical background spanning centuries