New history has begun in the Vatican: the election of the Pope has begun

Today, May 7, the attention of the entire Catholic world and the world community was focused on the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican - here the process of electing a new Pope, that is, the conclave, officially began.

This ceremony is of great importance for Catholics around the world, and has not only religious, but also political and social impact. The conclave is the highest-ranking meeting of cardinals in the Vatican after the Pope's office is vacant, who, by secret ballot, elect a new pontiff for the whole world.

It should be noted that the conclave is distinguished by its high degree of secrecy. Before starting the voting process, the cardinals take an oath and completely cut off all contact with the outside world. This is a tradition that encourages them to make decisions only with religious responsibility and conscience.

The number of cardinals participating in the election this time is again about 130, all under the age of 80, from different countries and highly influential figures within the Catholic Church.

If no candidate receives the required majority during the voting, the election will not be concluded. In this case, black smoke will rise from the Sistine Chapel ceiling, and the world will know that a new pontiff has not been elected. If white smoke rises, this will mean that a new Pope has been elected, and the Vatican bells will ring throughout the city.

Immediately, the new pontiff will be introduced to the public with the words "Habemus Papam!" (We have a Pope!).

At the same time, millions of Catholics and political observers around the world are impatiently awaiting the white smoke coming from the conclave. Who the new Pope will be and what spiritual and political direction he will choose is of great interest not only in the church, but also in the international arena.

Thus, another important historical process has begun in the Vatican - an event that could open a new page not only in the religious, but also in the spiritual life of humanity. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!