Cardinals from 70 nations have gathered in Vatican City to begin the historic conclave to elect the next pope, following the death of Pope Francis 17 days ago. This conclave is the most geographically diverse in Church history, showcasing Francis’ legacy of inclusivity.
The 133 cardinals, including 108 appointed by Pope Francis, are now locked in the Sistine Chapel to begin their sacred task of selecting a new leader for the Catholic Church. The election process begins today, May 7, with the first ballot scheduled for this evening. Prior to voting, the cardinals will attend Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica and then swear an oath in the Sistine Chapel, pledging to fulfill the role of Peter if elected. The voting will take place in secret, with ballots cast twice in the morning and twice in the evening.
The conclave could last anywhere from hours to weeks, depending on how long it takes to reach a two-thirds majority vote for a new pope. Observers are watching for the moment of white smoke, which will signify that a new pope has been chosen to lead the 1.4 billion Catholics around the world.
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Russia is willing in principle to resume peace talks with Ukraine and the United States in November, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said after President Vladimir Putin met U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg.
Yemen's Houthis have denied targeting the holy city of Medina on Wednesday adding that they have not conducted any military operations towards Saudi Arabia either, denying earlier comments from the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen.
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From Typhoon Champi in Taiwan and a deadly earthquake in Tibet to severe flooding across Europe and Latin America, communities on several continents have faced a week of devastating weather and natural disasters.
A powerful magnitude 7 earthquake has struck Tibet in southwestern China, killing 16 people and injuring 65, while forcing more than 12,000 residents to relocate as rescue teams respond to widespread aftershocks.
Almost all of Taiwan shut down on Friday ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Champi, which is forecast to bring strong winds and torrential rain to the island.
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