S. GoodThe new election process PAPA, leader and Catholic ChurchIt is happening after death From the Pope.
after Announcement of the death of Pope FrancisAt dawn on Monday (21), doubts arose about how the succession of the position occurred after 12 years of the papacy of Francisco.
The start of the favorite process is expected to start between May 6 and 11.
Wrapped in Secret and traditionsThe rituals, dating back to the thirteenth century, are characterized by Secret vote Do it perform it Caralades In less than 80 years, isolated in a closed environment until choosing the new leader.
S. Good It occurs between 15 and 20 days yet The death of the Pope or abandoning itStarting from the block in Basilica Sao Pedro. Voting occurs in Sistine Church.
Since the arrival of the Cardinals in the Vatican, Conclave begins with a special morning block in the Church of St. Peter. Then they go to the church to start the electoral process.
Consclave stages
The first day is allocated to the masses and prayers, and there may be a vote on the same day if religious activities end in the afternoon. If there is no winner, up to four daily votes – two in the morning and two in the afternoon – until the third day.
The fourth day, without definition, is dedicated to prayer and discussion. After that, the process can continue for seven other tours of the vote, followed by a new stop for prayer and the return of votes. No modern tour usually lasts more than four days.
like Prayers It is an essential part of Good. A voteIt is seen as a search for God’s willIt permeates it The masses and prayers To direct the selection, according to experts. Despite the rules, the duration of the operation may vary. Although there are four daily checks, the option can occur in any vote.
S. secrecy It is strict, and its breach can lead to expulsion – the penalty for the Catholic Church that excludes a person from common spiritual goods. You Caralades They receive banknotes where they write the name of the Mukhtar, in a secret and anonymous vote.
The origin of the term and rules
Word Good It comes from Latin “Cum Clavis” (Close the key). You Caralades Consisting about the new selection Pope Without external interference. the practical and secretLoiled with Mystery, rituals and traditions. S. Insulation Guarantee Free choice Without external effects, banning communication with people outside the process, reading news or receiving messages.
Technically, any Catholic man can be elected pWhat. In practice, since 1379, the choice is on a cardinal Do Cardinan College. Participate in The face -to the interface only Caralades Less than 80 years old.
Many are bishops and bishops who were appointed by the latter PWhatThose who work as consultants in religious issues, work in Vatican Or management of diocese and diocese around the world.
** With information from Reuters and CNN International.
