21.04.2025 12:10
Following the death of Pope Francis, the historic Conclave process to determine the new leader of the Catholic Church is about to begin. This election, in which 120 cardinals will come together, is known as the world's most secretive democratic process. The cardinals will be completely isolated from the outside world and will vote in the Sistine Chapel. A two-thirds majority is required for the election of the new Pope.
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Following the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88, the historic Conclave process that will determine the new leader of the Catholic Church is about to begin. This election, which will bring together 120 cardinals in the Sistine Chapel, is known as the world's most secretive democratic process.
Vatican officials announced that after the nine-day mourning period for the late Pope, there will be at least a 15-day wait to allow cardinals from around the world to reach Rome. In the Conclave, which will start at the end of this period, the cardinals will be completely isolated from the outside world.
"Cardinals are no longer physically locked in a room like in the Middle Ages, but the communication ban is enforced very strictly," says Vatican expert Prof. Maria Rossi. "Cardinals staying at the Vatican guesthouse called St. Martha's House are absolutely prohibited from reading newspapers, watching television, using the internet, or communicating with the outside world in any way."
During the Conclave, the cardinals will walk to the Sistine Chapel every day in blue robes and red sashes, where voting will take place. A two-thirds majority is required for the election of the new Pope. If no result is achieved for a long time, the candidates may be narrowed down to two for a simple majority vote.
The smoke signals, the most well-known tradition in the Catholic world, will also be closely monitored. White smoke coming from the chapel's chimney will indicate that a new Pope has been elected, while black smoke will show that no decision has yet been reached.
The longest Conclave in history lasted 34 months in the 13th century, but in modern times, elections are usually completed within a few days. The election of Pope Francis in 2013 took only two days.
The College of Cardinals includes strong candidates from Asia, Africa, Europe, and America. Experts suggest that the Church may elect its first black or Asian Pope, considering global trends.
This election, which is of great importance for 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide, will also determine the policies that the Vatican will follow in the upcoming period. When the election result is announced, the traditional "Habemus Papam" (We have a Pope) announcement will be made from St. Peter's Square, and the newly elected Pope will greet the public.
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