Cardinals likely to be elected pope
All Cardinals “able to be pope” are Papabili
Extra omnes
“Extra omnes,” which means “everyone out” in Latin. It is the order given to expel all non-cardinals and outsiders from the Sistine Chapel, sealing the cardinals inside to begin the election of the new pope
College of Cardinals
The papal conclave is the formal gathering of the College of Cardinals convened to elect a new pope, the Bishop of Rome and leader of the Catholic Church. It’s a process rooted in history and strict procedures.
Sistine Chapel
The Sistine Chapel plays a central and symbolic role in the papal conclave, where the College of Cardinals gathers to elect the new pope. It is a sacred and historic space, for its spiritual significance.
How the secretive Conclave of Cardinals elects a new Pope
Following the vacancy of the Apostolic See, the College of Cardinals will assemble within the sacred walls of the Sistine Chapel to discern, pray, and vote, seeking divine guidance in choosing the 267th successor to St. Peter.
Who Participates
Secrecy and Location
Voting Process
Smoke Signals
Acceptance and Announcement
