VATICAN CITY - Cardinals entered the Sistine Chapel today, marking the official start of the papal conclave to elect a new pope. As they walked into the historic chapel, the cardinals chanted the "Litany of the Saints," a solemn and traditional prayer. This ancient hymn calls upon various saints to intercede and guide the cardinals in their important decision.
The conclave is a closed-door meeting where cardinals under the age of 80 cast secret ballots to select the next leader of the Catholic Church. The process continues until a candidate receives a two-thirds majority vote. Once a pope is elected, white smoke will signal the announcement to the world from the Vatican. The world is watching and praying for the cardinals as they undertake this important task.
Cardinals Enter Sistine Chapel to Elect New Pope
Cardinals have begun the papal conclave to elect the next leader of the Catholic Church. They processed into the Sistine Chapel singing the "Litany of the Saints," a traditional prayer invoking the intercession of holy figures. The conclave marks a significant moment for the church as cardinals from around the world gather to choose a successor. The election process is expected to last several days.
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