Cardinal Jean-Paul Vesco meets people ahead of the conclave to elect the next pope, as seen from Rome, Italy, May 6, 2025. REUTERS/Amanda PerobelliCardinal Jean-Paul Vesco meets people ahead of the conclave to elect the next pope, as seen from Rome, Italy, May 6, 2025. REUTERS/Amanda PerobelliCardinals who will take part in the secret conclave to elect a new Catholic pope began checking into two Vatican hotels on Tuesday, where they will be barred from contact with the outside world as they decide who should succeed Pope Francis. The cardinals, who had been meeting at the Vatican ahead of the conclave nearly every day since Apr 22 to discuss matters facing the global Church, held the last of those pre-conclave assemblies on Tuesday. Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said the cardinals also discussed on Tuesday what kind of characteristics they hope to see in the next pope.

Source: bd News24 May 06, 2025 19:21 UTC