Conclave live: Catholic cardinals from around the world gather to elect new pope
Morning opening: Extra omnes Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Jakub Krupa
133 Catholic cardinals will meet behind the closed doors of the Sistine Chapel for the first time today to decide who should be the 267th successor of Saint Peter, following the death of Pope Francis last month. A view of the interior of the Sistine Chapel ahead of the conclave to elect the next pope at the Vatican. Photograph: Vatican Media/Reuters
One of the most fascinating electoral processes in the world, the conclave always attracts global attention – not just because of its global significance in choosing the next head of the Catholic church leading 1.4 billion faithful, but also because of its centuries-old traditions and mysteries.
At around 4.30pm local time, the famous phrase 'extra omnes' – all out – will be heard inside the Sistine Chapel telling everyone but the cardinals to leave the plenary, formally starting the secretive election process.
We will bring you all the latest here.
It's Wednesday, 7 May 2025, it's Jakub Krupa here, and this is Europe Live.
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