Who will be the next head of the Catholic Church? The conclave (see live stream above) started at 4.30 pm, the choice of the next pope!
The 133 cardinals of 71 countries that vote for, moved to the Sixtine Chapel in the afternoon. They are locked up behind closed doors and walls until they have found a new pope with a two -thirds majority (89 votes).
However, it is unlikely that the cardinals will decide in the first mood. If the required majority is missed, black smoke rises.
From Thursday to four electoral courses per day
A maximum of four election courses are planned for the following days at 10.30 am, 12, 5.30 pm. And 7 pm If the required majority is missed, black smoke rises. The ballot papers must then be burned at noon. And 19.00 to blacken the smoke, chemical additives are added. White smoke – traditionally generated by the addition of damp straw – is the signal that the Pontifex is found.
The cardinals must make all contacts on the outside world during the elections. Mobile phones do not have a reception in the Sixtine Chapel. During the conclusion, the cardinals live in the Santa Marta pension in the Vatican, which is only a kilometer from the Sixtine Chapel.
4000 police officers in action
The Sixtine Chapel was specially prepared for the conclave and the St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican changes at a stage of worldwide symbolic importance. The operating elements when access to the Sint -Peter’s Square are quite rigorous. 4,000 police officers are in action.
Expected for a few days
There is no open election campaign in the church, but shortly before the goal is closed, a dozen cardinals came into conversation. A short conclave of just a few days is expected in the Vatican. Since the mid -19th century, a pope election had never lasted longer than five days (including the day of the beginning).
Hundreds of journalists of all continents report live on the conclave, while delegations from different countries, including state heads and diplomats, will travel to Rome to participate in the trade fair for the inauguration of the new Pope. International guests must receive cardinals from all over the world.
Great effort for the pope election
The Vatican is responsible for the costs for the organization of the conclusion, but he retains confidence in the costs related to the Pope Election. The Vatican has not commented on the costs of the conclusion that started on Wednesday. The spokesperson Matteo Bruni only explained that there would be no “sponsors” for the conclave. The cardinal treasurer Kevin Farrell, who is responsible for the current stores, “takes care of everything,” he added.
Source: Krone
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