Smoke Signals and Sacred Votes: How the Next Pope Is Chosen

Smoke Signals and Sacred Votes: How the Next Pope Is Chosen

🔥 The Story: The Papal Conclave Begins

Today, May 7, 2025, 133 cardinal electors have entered the Sistine Chapel to begin the sacred and secretive process of selecting the 267th pope, following the death of Pope Francis last month Axios. This conclave is notable for its unprecedented diversity, with cardinals hailing from 71 countries, reflecting the global nature of the Catholic Church New York Post.

🕊️ How Is a New Pope Elected?

The election of a new pope follows a centuries-old tradition known as the papal conclave. Here's a breakdown of the process:

  1. Eligibility and Assembly: Only cardinals under the age of 80 are eligible to vote. These cardinal electors gather in Rome and participate in general congregations to discuss the needs of the Church before the conclave begins USCCB.

  2. Sequestration: The cardinals are sequestered within the Vatican, specifically in the Sistine Chapel, to ensure confidentiality. They take an oath of secrecy, and all forms of communication with the outside world are prohibited .Latest news & breaking headlines+3The Enquirer+3PBS: Public Broadcasting Service+3Axios+1ABC News+1

  3. Voting Process: Voting is conducted in silence, with each cardinal writing the name of their chosen candidate on a ballot. Four rounds of voting can occur each day—two in the morning and two in the afternoon—until a candidate receives a two-thirds majority, which currently equates to 89 votes .The Washington Post+5USCCB+5Latest news & breaking headlines+5

  4. Smoke Signals: After each voting session, the ballots are burned. Black smoke (fumata nera) indicates no decision has been made, while white smoke (fumata bianca) signals that a new pope has been elected .Fox NewsCadena SER+2The Washington Post+2New York Post+2

  5. Acceptance and Announcement: Once a candidate achieves the required majority, he is asked if he accepts the position. Upon acceptance, he chooses a papal name. The new pope then dons the papal vestments and is introduced to the world from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica with the proclamation "Habemus Papam" ("We have a pope") .PBS: Public Broadcasting Service / The Washington Post

📌 Key Terms:

  • Conclave: Derived from Latin "cum clave," meaning "with a key," referring to the seclusion of the cardinals during the election process.The Washington Post

  • Fumata Nera/Fumata Bianca: Italian terms for "black smoke" and "white smoke," indicating the outcome of the voting sessions.The Washington Post

  • Habemus Papam: Latin for "We have a pope," the announcement made when a new pope is elected.The Washington Post

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