Vatican says conclave to elect new pope to begin on May 7 | Religion News

A total of 135 cardinals from across the world, all below the age of 80, are eligible to take part in the secret vote.

The Vatican has announced that a conclave to elect the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church following the death of Pope Francis will begin on May 7.

The date was decided during a closed-door meeting of cardinals at the Vatican on Monday, two days after the funeral of Francis, who died on April 21 aged 88.

A total of 135 cardinals from across the world, all below the age of…

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