Papal conclave 2025 date: Process to elect Pope Francis' successor could end in two to three days
The successor of
Pope Francis
can be selected during the upcoming
papal conclave
within a short process of just two to three days, according to the cardinal of Baghdad,
Louis Raphael Sako
.
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Speaking to media persons at the Vatican on Tuesday, April 29, Sako said that he was expecting a "short conclave" in May. His statement came ahead of Tuesday's sixth General Congregation that took place at the New Synod Hall.
The upcoming papal conclave will be a "short" one, the ANSA news agency of Italy quoted Sako as saying. He suggested that it might last for "two, three days".
The cardinal noted that there was a "very fraternal atmosphere," while even highlighting the "spirit of responsibility".
What happened at General Congregation?
A total of 183 Cardinals remained present during Tuesday's General Congregation, which included 124 Cardinals, who are electors, Vatican News reported.
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During the event, nearly 20 Cardinals took the floor to express their views and opinions, with key focus around the Church and the major challenges faced by it.
Matteo Bruni, Director of the Holy See Press Office, had earlier informed that two of the Cardinal electors would be skipping the conclave amid health concerns.
In a separate statement, Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu informed that he had decided to skip the conclave to follow the will of Pope Francis.
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Papal conclave: Date and schedule
The 267th leader of the Catholic Church is scheduled to be elected in the papal conclave which starts on May 7, as per the official announcement by the Vatican on Monday.
All the Cardinal electors will be convening at the Vatican to kickstart the process to have the next leader.
As per ABC News, Pope Benedict and Pope Francis were elected in conclaves back in 2005 and 2013, respectively, with each conclave lasting for two days.
Prior to this, Pope John Paul II was selected by the Cardinals in a three-day conclave in 1978.
Pope Francis died on April 21 after battling a serious bout with double pneumonia. The maiden Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church was 88 years old.
He breathed his last a day after he marked his first public appearance after being discharged from hospital on March 23. He stayed in medical care for more than a month.
Pope Francis was laid to rest on April 26, with his funeral being attended by several world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, Indian President Droupadi Murmu and others.
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FAQs
1. When was Pope Francis admitted to hospital?
He got admitted to the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic Hospital on February 14.
2. For how long did Pope Francis head the Roman Catholic Church?
He led the church for nearly 12 years.
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