Conclave after the death of the Pope. Three names are at stake
The death of the Pope is a moment that touches the whole Catholic world and triggers a precisely established process of choosing its successor. According to centuries -old tradition, the Church is then prepared for the conclave – a unique event that takes place behind the closed door of the Sistine Chapel.
After the death of Pope Francis, the attention of the world focuses on the preparations for the choice of his successor. Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, temporarily performing the most important duties in the church, faces the task of organizing the conclave. In the media and among the clergy there is already speculation about possible candidates for the new pope.
– There are three names in the game today – believes Fr. Andrzej Kobyliński in an interview with Onet and points to the cardinal from Malta Mario Grecha, the Italian Cardinal Matteo Zuppi and Luis Antonio Tagle from the Philippines.
– If there were conclave today, the fight would play between these three cardinals. However, of course, we still have three weeks to the conclave. Therefore, various coalitions will be created now. Probably only after the funeral, and maybe before the funeral of Pope Francis – emphasizes the priest.
Mario Grech This is born on February 20, 1957 in Qala Maltese Roman Catholic priest, doctor of both rights, diocesan bishop Gozo in 2005–2019, chairman of the Malta Episcopal Conference in 2013–2016, Secretary General of the Synod of Bishops from 2020, Cardinal Diakon from 2020.
Matteo Zuppi He was born on October 11, 1955 in Rome. He is an Italian Roman Catholic priest, doctor of philosophy and literature, Roman auxiliary bishop in 2012–2015, Archbishop of Bologna Metropolitan from 2015, Cardinal Presbyter from 2019, chairman of the Italian Episcopal Conference from 2022.
Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle (born June 21, 1957 in Manila) is a Filipino Roman Catholic priest, doctor of theological sciences, Imus diocesan bishop in 2001–2011, Archbishop of Metropolitan Manila and the Primate of the Philippines in 2011–2019, cardinal from 2012 (first in the rank of priest, in 2020 promoted to the rank of bishop). Pro-Dycakasterowy for evangelization from 2022.
When is the conclave after the Pope’s death?
The conclave usually begins within 15-20 days of the Pope’s funeral. During this time, cardinals from around the world gather in the Vatican to choose a new bishop of Rome. How does this process go and who can be elected Pope? In this text we explain what this process looks like.
How long does the conclave last?
From the moment of the Pope’s death to the choice of his successor, the Catholic Church has been managed by the College of Cardinals. It makes the most important decisions and is preparing for the conclave. The duration of voting depends on the degree of agreement between cardinals – in the past it happened that the decision could not be made for many weeks or even months.
During the voting conclave, they take place twice a day. After each of them, voting cards are burned, and the smoke floating above the Sistine Chapel informs the faithful about the result. If a new pope was not chosen, black smoke appears. White smoke means that the choice has been made and the church has a new leader.
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How many cardinals take part in the assembly? Who has the right to vote?
The College of Cardinals, the highest dignitaries of the Catholic Church, is responsible for choosing a new pope. Currently, the church has 252 cardinals, but only 138 of them have active voting rights – it is only entitled to a clergy who are under 80 years old. Older cardinals do not participate in voting, but they can participate in meetings and discussions preparing for the conclave.
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Where does the conclave take place?
After the death or resignation of the Pope, cardinals from around the world come to the Vatican. After the funeral ceremonies and the designated waiting time, the conclave begins – the closed election of the new pope, taking place in the Sistine Chapel. Cardinals who have the right to vote vote for their chosen candidate. The whole process is shrouded in mystery and runs according to the strictly observed rules.
Source: BBC
