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USA Today
08-05-2025
- Politics
- USA Today
When does the 2025 conclave resume? Smoke times, full schedule for May 8
When does the 2025 conclave resume? Smoke times, full schedule for May 8 Show Caption Hide Caption Black smoke rises from Sistine Chapel indicating no pope elected Black smoke was seen rising from a chimney on the Sistine Chapel indicating no pope has been elected after the first day of the conclave. The first day of the conclave to select the new pope has ended without a successor being named. Black smoke billowed out of the Sistine Chapel at 3 p.m. ET (9 p.m. local time in the Vatican) on May 7, indicating that a two-thirds majority had not been reached to select the replacement for Pope Francis, who died on April 21 at the age of 88. The first day of the conclave ending without a new appointment isn't uncommon. There is no deadline for the voting and while Pope Francis was selected in just one day, the longest election (that of Pope Gregory X in 1271) took just shy of three years. Around 45,000 people were gathered in St Peter's Square to await the announcement on Wednesday, reported Vatican News. We don't know much of what goes on inside the chapel's walls, as voting cardinals are sequestered from the outside world and sworn to a vow of secrecy under the penalty of excommunication. Even the staff within the building, such as medical personnel, liturgical assistants and domestic workers, must take the oath. We do know voting will now continue into May 8, and for as many days after as it takes. Here's what to expect in the coming days as the papal conclave continues. Conclave live updates: No pope named as black smoke rises on historic conclave's first day When did the conclave begin? Of the 135 cardinals eligible to vote in this conclave, 133 were in attendance when it began on May 7. The day began with a 10 a.m. Vatican time (4 a.m. ET) Mass 'Pro Eligendo Romano Pontefice' (Holy Mass for the Election of the Roman Pontiff) in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. Around 3:45 p.m. Vatican Time (9:45 a.m. ET), the cardinal electors assembled in Pauline Chapel in the Apostolic Palace to pray the Litany of the Saints and then proceed to the Sistine Chapel, confirmed Vatican News. After reciting the oath of secrecy, "extra omnes" (everyone out) was proclaimed and the electors were left to their work. What happens next? See May 8 schedule The first ballots were cast on the evening (Vatican time) of Wednesday, May 7. The black smoke billowing over the Vatican that night indicated that no pope was chosen, meaning voting will continue. Voting will happen four times daily in the coming days, twice in the morning and twice in the evening, according to the Vatican's news agency. Each day, the smoke will indicate to those watching outside where the cardinals are in the process. When white smoke finally appears, we will know a new leader of the Catholic church has been chosen. The schedule for Day 2 (May 8) and the following days looks something like this, according to Vatican News: 1:45 a.m. ET (7:45 a.m. Vatican time): The cardinals head to the Apostolic Palace (the pope's official residence) from Santa Marta (where the cardinals stay during the conclave). The cardinals head to the Apostolic Palace (the pope's official residence) from Santa Marta (where the cardinals stay during the conclave). 2:15 a.m. ET (8:15 a.m. Vatican time): The day begins with Mass in the Pauline Chapel. The day begins with Mass in the Pauline Chapel. 3:15 a.m. ET (9:15 a.m. Vatican time): Midmorning prayer in the Sistine Chapel. Midmorning prayer in the Sistine Chapel. 4:30 a.m. ET- 6:30 a.m. ET (10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Vatican time): Two votes are allowed in the morning. The expected time for smoke if a pope were to be elected would be around 10:30 a.m. local time and again after noon, according to Vatican News. Two votes are allowed in the morning. The expected time for smoke if a pope were to be elected would be around 10:30 a.m. local time and again after noon, according to Vatican News. 6:30 a.m. ET (12:30 p.m. Vatican time): Cardinals return to Santa Marta for lunch. Cardinals return to Santa Marta for lunch. 9:45 a.m. ET (3:45 p.m. Vatican time): The cardinals return to the Apostolic Palace. The cardinals return to the Apostolic Palace. 10:30 a.m. ET (4:30 p.m. Vatican time): Voting resumes in the Sistine Chapel Voting resumes in the Sistine Chapel 11:30 a.m. ET to 1:00 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Vatican time) : If white smoke appears, it is expected after 5:30 p.m. local time. Otherwise, we can expect the day to wrap up with white or black smoke around 7:00 p.m. local time. : If white smoke appears, it is expected after 5:30 p.m. local time. Otherwise, we can expect the day to wrap up with white or black smoke around 7:00 p.m. local time. 1:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. Vatican time): Voting is concluded and the electors return to Santa Marta. Watch live coverage of the conclave USA TODAY will stream coverage of the conclave on its YouTube channel, available here or at the embed above. The livestream is scheduled to begin at 3 a.m. ET on Thursday, May 8.
Business Insider
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Insider
Next pope: Why a leading African cardinal might not participate in papal election
A wave of concern is sweeping parts of the Catholic world following reports that one of Africa's most senior cardinals may miss the next papal election. Kenyan Cardinal John Njue is expected to miss the upcoming papal conclave due to health concerns, as clarified by the Archdiocese of Nairobi. Cardinal Njue's absence has sparked debate about African representation in the Catholic Church's highest decision-making body. Of the 135 eligible electors for the next pope, 18—representing 17 African nations—are from Africa, constituting 13% of the total. Fresh details have emerged explaining the likely absence of Africa's Cardinal John Njue (Kenya) from the highly anticipated papal election. As the Church prepares to elect a successor to Pope Francis, whose death last month marked the end of an era, the potential absence of a leading African voice has sparked renewed debate over representation, transparency, and health in the Vatican's highest ranks. Cardinal electors under the age of 80 are eligible to vote for the next pontiff. Of the 135 electors expected to participate, 18 are from Africa—accounting for 13% of the total and representing a continent that is now home to nearly 20% of the world's Catholic population. The Cardinals are expected to gather at 10 a.m. Vatican time on May 7 for the traditional ' Pro Eligendo Romano Pontefice ' Mass at St. Peter's Basilica before proceeding to the Sistine Chapel for the conclave. However, 79-year-old Cardinal Njue—Kenya's second-ever cardinal and Archbishop Emeritus of Nairobi—is not expected to attend. In an earlier interview with a local Kenyan newspaper, Cardinal Njue hinted at confusion surrounding his absence. 'It's not because of health... I don't know really... it's difficult to comment about it, ' he said, raising questions about whether an official invitation was ever extended. However, officials from the Catholic Church in Kenya later clarified that the cardinal had indeed received an invitation but was unable to travel due to health reasons. Kenya's Catholic church clarifies Njue's absence The Archdiocese of Nairobi has issued a formal statement to address growing speculation and misinformation surrounding the absence of Cardinal John Njue from the ongoing papal conclave. According to the statement, there had been 'various enquiries' regarding whether the cardinal would join his peers in Rome to elect the next pope. ' Although he [Njue] is eligible to participate and was officially invited... owing to his current health condition, he will be unable to travel to Rome, ' the statement, signed by Archbishop Philip Anyolo, clarified. While the archbishop did not specify the nature of the health concerns, he urged the faithful to keep Cardinal Njue in their prayers: ' Let us also continue to pray for the good health of His Eminence John Cardinal Njue.' Cardinal Njue, who served as Archbishop of Nairobi from 2007 until his retirement in 2021, was elevated to the College of Cardinals by Pope Benedict XVI in 2007—becoming Kenya's second-ever cardinal. Though still under the age of 80 and thus eligible to vote, he, along with Spain's Cardinal Antonio Cañizares, are the only two out of the 135 eligible electors not expected to take part in the conclave. Eligible African cardinals The College of Cardinals currently includes 29 members from 23 African countries. Of these, 18 are under the age of 80 and therefore eligible to vote in a papal conclave—15 of whom were appointed by Pope Francis. These electors represent 17 nations: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Madagascar, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, South Sudan, and Tanzania. However, growing concerns surround the participation of some of the continent's senior cardinals due to age or health-related issues. Among the oldest eligible African electors(All 79 years) are Cardinal Robert Sarah, Prefect Emeritus of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments; Cardinal John Njue, Archbishop Emeritus of Nairobi; Cardinal Philippe Nakellentuba Ouédraogo, Archbishop Emeritus of Ouagadougou; and Cardinal Jean-Pierre Kutwa, Archbishop Emeritus of Abidjan.
USA Today
06-05-2025
- Politics
- USA Today
What time does the 2025 conclave start? See May 7 schedule
What time does the 2025 conclave start? See May 7 schedule Show Caption Hide Caption Most divers papal conclave includes electors from 71 countries With electors from 71 countries, this will be the most geographically diverse conclave to choose a pope. The sacred practice of naming a new pope is soon beginning as more than 130 cardinals arrive in Vatican City to participate in May 7's papal conclave. The selection process to replace Pope Francis will be done in secrecy via voting. Deriving its name from the Latin term cum clave, meaning "with a key," the completion of the conclave is famously signaled by plumes of smoke rising over the Vatican. Black smoke means voting is still in process, while white smoke means the new leader of the Catholic church has been chosen and has accepted his role. Pope Francis, the church's 266th pontiff, died on Easter Monday, April 21, from a stroke and heart failure at the age of 88. Known for his progressive ideals, it remains to be seen if the 267th pope will continue with Francis' reforms or veer down a more conservative and traditional path. There is no timeline for the decision − Pope Francis was chosen in one day in 2013, while the election of Pope Gregory X in 1271 took three years. Regardless, the ceremonies will begin on Wednesday, May 7. See how it works: From secret ballots to white smoke, here's how the papal conclave will elect a new pope May 7 conclave schedule Here's what we know so far about the concave schedule, according to the Vatican. 4 a.m. ET (10 a.m. Vatican time): Cardinals will gather for Mass 'Pro Eligendo Romano Pontefice' (Holy Mass for the Election of the Roman Pontiff) in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. Cardinals will gather for Mass 'Pro Eligendo Romano Pontefice' (Holy Mass for the Election of the Roman Pontiff) in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. 10:30 a.m. ET ( 4:30 p.m. Vatican time): The 133 cardinal electors will assemble in Pauline Chapel in the Apostolic Palace to pray the Litany of the Saints and then proceed to the Sistine Chapel. ( The 133 cardinal electors will assemble in Pauline Chapel in the Apostolic Palace to pray the Litany of the Saints and then proceed to the Sistine Chapel. The cardinals then swear an oath to fulfill the Munus Petrinum (translated from Latin as the "office" or "mission" of Peter) if they are elected pope. The Master of Pontifical Liturgical Ceremonies then proclaims "extra omnes" (everyone out), ordering everyone not involved in the conclave to leave the Sistine Chapel. Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa, Preacher Emeritus of the Papal Household, will deliver the second meditation to the cardinal electors, in the presence of the Master of Liturgical Ceremonies. Afterwards, Cardinal Cantalamessa and the Master of Liturgical Ceremonies will leave the chapel and voting begins. The first ballot will be cast Wednesday evening (Vatican time), May 7, according to Vatican News. Voting will then happen four times daily over the following days, twice in the morning and twice in the evening. Watch live coverage of conclave USA TODAY will stream coverage of the conclave on its YouTube channel, available here or at the embed below. The first day's livestream is scheduled to run from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 7. What is a papal conclave? A papal conclave is an election of a new pope conducted by the College of Cardinals − bishops and Vatican officials selected by the pope. The cardinals are tasked with voting for one of their colleagues to take over the role of pontiff. Of the 135 cardinals eligible to vote in this conclave, 133 will attend. Archbishops Antonio Cañizares and Vinko Puljić, both 79, will not be present due to health issues, according to the National Catholic Register and Catholic News Agency. For the actual election, the cardinals enter the Sistine Chapel, take an oath of secrecy and seal the church's doors. Each cardinal votes by secret ballot. He says a prayer and then drops his ballot in a large chalice, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. If one candidate does not receive a two-thirds majority vote, another election is held. This process is repeated until one candidate has received the necessary votes. More on how the conclave works Voting will continue until a new pope is elected via a two-thirds majority. There is no time limit for voting. When a new pope is elected and accepts his duties, the ballots are burned in a stove, signaling to the outside world that a new leader of the Roman Catholic Church has been chosen. If a consensus is not reached, the ballots are burned with chemicals to create black smoke, signaling that the voting process will continue. Over the centuries, it has taken hours, days, months and even years for a successor to be named. Contributing: Greta Cross, USA TODAY
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Vatican releases details of start of conclave to elect new pope
The Vatican announced details on Tuesday of the schedule for the start of the conclave on May 7, the eagerly anticipated secret election of a new pontiff following the death of pope Francis. The cardinals will first gather at 10 am (0800 GMT) for a Mass known in Latin as "Pro Eligendo Romano Pontefice" (For the Election of the Roman Pontiff) in St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, the announcement said. At 4:15 pm, the cardinals eligible to vote will assemble in the Pauline Chapel in the Apostolic Palace, from where they will process into the Sistine Chapel at 4:30 pm, it said. The Vatican did not initially provide further details. Traditionally, however, the cardinals must, after the solemn procession, swear an oath to observe the conclave's rules and maintain absolute secrecy about the election. The master of the papal liturgical celebrations then calls out "Extra omnes" (Everyone out), instructing all non-electors to leave the chapel. The process for the first ballot on the first day is already clear. The subsequent rhythm consists of two ballots in the morning and two in the afternoon. For a new pope to be elected a two-thirds majority of the voting cardinals is required. There is no time limit for the conclave. Two cardinals absent for health reasons Two cardinals will be absent from the conclave for health reasons, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni told journalists on Tuesday. A total of 135 cardinals are eligible to vote in the conclave. After the cancellations, there are now only 133 who will vote from Wednesday next week. Bruni did not name any names, but the emeritus archbishop of Valencia, Antonio Cañizares, 79, stated a week ago that he would not be able to travel to Rome for health reasons. The emeritus archbishop of Sarajevo, Vinko Puljić, 79, had excused himself for the same reason. A few days after his cancellation, Puljić told the broadcaster Radio Medjugorje that his doctor had then allowed him to travel. Dismissed cardinal agrees not to take part in conclave Disgraced Cardinal Angelo Becciu has backed down in the dispute over his participation in the conclave, the secret meeting that will elect the next pope. "I have decided to obey — as I have always done — the will of Pope Francis not to enter the conclave, while remaining convinced of my innocence," a personal statement from the Italian said on Tuesday. Becciu's announcement of his intention to participate in the conclave to elect a new pope, despite his involvement in a financial scandal, caused a stir in the runup to Francis' funeral. In 2020, Francis stripped the 76-year-old of the rights associated with the cardinalate in the wake of the major fraud scandal. His exact status has not been entirely clear since then, but Becciu was listed as a "non-elector" in a Vatican list for the conclave. He said he made his decision to withdraw for "the good of the Church," the Sardinian-born cardinal wrote. He said he wanted "to contribute to the communion and serenity of the conclave." The conclave to elect a successor to Francis, who died on April 21, is set to begin on May 7. At the end of 2023, Becciu became the first cardinal in the history of the Catholic Church to be sentenced by a Vatican court to a prison term of five years and six months. The trial involved questionable multimillion-dollar deals in a real estate scandal in which he was implicated.
