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CNBC
07-05-2025
- Politics
- CNBC
Cardinals begin conclave to elect new pope in majesty of Sistine Chapel
Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu attends the Holy Mass, celebrated for the election of the new pope, presided over by the Dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, in St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, May 7, 2025. Catholic cardinals who will choose the next pope were locked behind the heavy wood doors of the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday, sequestered from the world to elect the man they hope can unite a diverse but divided global Church. In a ritual dating back to medieval times, 133 cardinal electors walked slowly into the chapel before taking an oath of perpetual secrecy under the gaze of the stern Christ depicted in Michelangelo's Last Judgement fresco, which adorns the chapel. Archbishop Diego Ravelli, the Vatican's master of ceremonies, then pronounced the Latin command "Extra omnes!" (Everyone out!), telling all those not involved in the conclave to leave. The chapel's doors were slammed shut, allowing the cardinals to hold their first ballot to look for a successor to Pope Francis, who died last month. Faithful watch a giant screen displaying images of Diego Giovanni Ravelli, Master of Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations, closing the doors of the Sistine chapel as the conclave to elect a new Pope starts, at St Peter's Square in The Vatican, on May 7, 2025. No pope has been elected on the first day of a conclave for centuries and voting could continue for several days before one man receives the necessary two-thirds majority to become the 267th pontiff. There will be only one ballot on Wednesday. Thereafter, there can be as many as four votes a day. During a formal procession into the Sistine Chapel, the cardinals beseeched nearly 100 men and women believed to reside in heaven to pray for them as they prepare to make the momentous decision. The only expected signal from the cardinals during the conclave will come in the form of smoke from a chimney atop the chapel, as the clerics burn their ballots. Black smoke will mark an inconclusive vote; white smoke and the pealing of bells will signal that the 1.4-billion-member Church has a new leader. 'Watchful care' over the world At a Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on Wednesday before entering the conclave, the cardinals prayed that God would help them find a pope who would exercise "watchful care" over the world. People watch a screen in Saint Peter's Square showing Cardinals in the Sistine Chapel, on the first day of the conclave to elect the next pope, as seen from Rome, Italy, May 7, 2025. In a sermon, Italian Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re told his peers they must set aside "every personal consideration" in choosing the new pontiff and keep in mind "only ... the good of the Church and of humanity". In recent days, cardinals have offered different assessments of what they are looking for in the next pope. While some have called for continuity with Francis' vision of greater openness and reform, others have said they want to turn the clock back and embrace traditions. Many have indicated they want a more predictable, measured pontificate. A record 133 cardinals from 70 countries were expected to enter the Sistine Chapel, up from 115 from 48 nations in the last conclave in 2013 - growth that reflects efforts by Francis during his 12-year reign to extend the reach of the Church. No clear favourite has emerged, although Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle are considered the front-runners. A general view taken from the cupola of St Peter's basilica shows St Peter's square and Via della Conciliazione, in The Vatican on May 3, 2025. Firefighters installed the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel on May 2, 2025 which will emit white smoke to signal the election of a new pope as preparations proceed just five days before cardinals gather for the conclave. However, if it quickly becomes obvious that neither can win, votes are likely to shift to other contenders, with the electors possibly coalescing around geography, doctrinal affinity or common languages. Among other potential candidates are France's Jean-Marc Aveline, Hungary's Peter Erdo, American Robert Prevost and Italy's Pierbattista Pizzaballa. The cardinal electors are all aged under 80. Re, who cannot take part in the conclave as he is 91, suggested the cardinals should look for a pope who respected the Church's diversity. "Unity does not mean uniformity, but a firm and profound communion in diversity," he said in his sermon. The average length of the last 10 conclaves was just over three days and none went on for more than five days. The last conclave, which picked Francis in 2013, lasted just two days. The cardinals will be looking to wrap things up quickly again this time to avoid giving the impression they are divided or that the Church is adrift. Some 80% of the cardinal electors were appointed by Francis, increasing the possibility that his successor will in some way continue his progressive policies, despite strong pushback from traditionalists. Among their considerations will be whether they should seek a pope from the global South where congregations are growing, as they did in 2013 with Francis, from Argentina, hand back the reins to Europe or even pick a first U.S. pope.
Express Tribune
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Papal Conclave Cardinals: Voting begins to decide 267th Pope
Listen to article The Catholic Church stands at a pivotal moment today as 133 cardinals—its largest conclave ever—convene in Vatican City to elect the 267th pope. The highly anticipated conclave will take place inside the iconic Sistine Chapel, with the formal voting process set to begin this afternoon. Before heading into seclusion, the cardinals will attend a televised Mass at St Peter's Basilica, led by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, who also presided over the funeral of Pope Francis. Security and secrecy are paramount. By early afternoon, Vatican authorities will shut down mobile signals within the territory to prevent any external communication. At 16:15 (7:15 p.m. PST), the cardinals will process solemnly from the Pauline Chapel into the Sistine Chapel. Once inside, each will take a sacred oath of secrecy. At the command of 'extra omnes'—Latin for 'everyone out'—from Master of Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations Diego Ravelli, all non-electors will exit, officially beginning the conclave. Should a candidate secure the required majority in the very first vote, white smoke will rise from the chimney of St Peter's Basilica, signaling to the world that a new pope has been chosen. If no consensus is reached, black smoke will billow instead, indicating further rounds of voting. 'This first ballot will set the tone,' Catholic writer Austen Ivereigh said. 'It helps identify the frontrunners—those with over 20 votes will emerge as serious contenders.' As the world watches for the telltale plume of white smoke, the faithful wait with hope and anticipation for the next leader of the global Catholic community.
Otago Daily Times
02-05-2025
- Business
- Otago Daily Times
Dodgshun wins
Mrs Dodgshun, of Dunedin, winner of the Otago Ladies Golf Championship. Otago Witness, 12.5.1925 The ladies' golf tournament was brought to a conclusion on the Balmacewen Links on Saturday, when the final round of the championship of Otago was played. The event was won by Mrs Dodgshun, who recently won the Canterbury ladies' championship. Mrs Dodgshun (Dunedin) beat Mrs Orbell (Oamaru), 6 up and 5 to play. Mrs Dodgshun quickly established a lead, and was 5 up in 6 holes, the second hole being halved. From this point she never really looked back, and was never less than 3 up. The 8th hole was the only one at which she did not do herself justice, and this cost her six strokes, while Mrs Orbell did it in 5. As Mrs Orbell had also won the 7th, this reduced her deficit to three, but she lost the 9th, and the 10th was halved. Mrs Dodgshun got the long hole in a perfect 5, the 12th was halved, and the match ended at the 13th, which Mrs Dodgshun won in 5. The 13 holes were played by the winner in seven over fours. Otago's trusty bank The annual business done by the Dunedin Savings Bank repays attention. This institution continues to supply emphatic evidence that the advantages which it offers as a convenient repository for the savings of the people are extensively appreciated. It is something for a purely local institution to be able to show that during the past financial year it was entrusted with deposits amounting to over half a million , and that the excess of deposits over withdrawals for the period amounted to £86,445. The increase in the deposits last year, as compared with the preceding year, was £59,000. During the last ten years the deposits increased from £48,162 in twelve months to £520,151. That is remarkable progress. To-day the bank has well over ten thousand depositors on its books, for whom it holds over a million. That is certainly a striking example of expansion. The newly-opened North Dunedin branch during the first four weeks of its existence received deposits amounting to as much as £10,274, while the withdrawals amounted to £104 only. — editorial Mosgiel priests' school's 25th Impressive celebrations in connection with the silver jubilee of Holy Cross College were inaugurated yesterday at St Joseph's Cathedral, Dunedin. It may readily be understood that the attainment of the seminary's first quarter of a century of achievement occasioned great enthusiasm among all the friends of the seminary. Commencing at 11 o'clock there was Pontifical High Mass in the presence in the sanctuary of visiting archbishops and bishops, many of the clergy occupying front rows of seats in the nave. There were also assembled in the nave a large number of students of the college, and the congregation filled the cathedral to its utmost capacity. Bishop Whyte was the celebrant. Voting glitch in Oamaru The recent municipal election in Oamaru is likely to produce interesting developments. At one of the outlying booths a large number of electors could not gain admission when the booth was closed at 7 o'clock. The Mayor (Mr J. McDiarmid) obtained authority from the returning officer to reopen the booth, and many voters were admitted after the closing hour. A petition for a magisterial inquiry will probably be lodged. In the meantime the returning officer has asked the Minister of Internal Affairs to issue an Order-in-Council validating his action. Motorists pay to fix roads Practical appreciation of the efforts of the Otago Motor Club to improve roads in the vicinity of Dunedin is shown by the ready response to the club's appeal for £1100 to improve the Main North road and the Leith-Waitati road, and to make these roads suitable for motoring. The effort to raise the required sum has extended over two weeks only and already £900 is in sight. Mr H. Halliday, chairman of the campaign for raising the required sum, has thrown his usual energy and enthusiasm into the work, and results show that he and his committee have had the loyal support of motorists. A sum of £200 is yet required, and the executive of the club confidently expect that all motorists will assist in this forward move. — ODT, 4.5.1925 Compiled by Peter Dowden
