Vatican City : Catholic Christian Christian Pope Francis died on 21 April 2025. Meanwhile, everyone’s attention is focused on who will be the next Pope after their death. The process of election of the new Pope has started from May 7. But it is not yet decided who will be the new Pope. The process of choice of the Pope has started in the Vatican City.
The new Pope is elected behind the closed doors. During this process, when the Pope is selected, the sisters come out of the chapel’s chimney, and if the Pope is not selected, the black smoke comes out. Voting for the Pope’s election is done by secret voting. But there have been two rounds of assistance. However, the Pope has not been selected at any stage. 133 cardinals from 71 countries have participated in the election. Currently, the process of choice of the Pope is more complex. In this, 133 cardinals will vote.
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Who will be the successor of Pope Francis?
The Pope Conclave is considered the most favorite successor of Pope Francis. But the names of some cardinals have come to light before them. These include Italian Cardinal Pitro Parolin, Luis Antonio Tangale of the Philippines and Peter Edo of Ghana.
Responsibility and importance of pope post
The Pope is considered the supreme religious leader of the Christian community. Religious administration under the Pope. It also includes political and cultural responsibilities. In addition, as Administrator of the Vatican City, he also has executive legislative and judicial powers. The Pope is responsible for the appointment of all bishops and cardins. They affect the local and global function of the church.
The Pope is honored as a great and influential leader globally. Although the Pope does not have economic or military power, he can discuss issues like peace, environment and social justice with world leaders. He has the right to play the role of mediation and peace in the countries of the world.
How is the selection done?
The Pope is selected in a very secret and traditional way. This is called the Pope Conference. Senior pastors, cardinals from all over the world come together and choose a new pope through the conclave. There are currently 235 cardinals in Vatican. Of these, 138 cardinals are under 80 years of age and have the right to vote.
