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Vatican Announces Date for Conclave to Elect New Pope.
Once the conclave begins, all forms of communication with the outside world will be cut off for the cardinals until a new Pope is elected. Voting procedures will include one ballot on the first afternoon, followed by up to four ballots per day thereafter. A two-thirds majority is required for a successful election. If no decision is reached after three days, the cardinals may observe a day of prayer and reflection before voting resumes. Throughout the conclave, the world will watch for the traditional smoke signals: black smoke will indicate that no decision has been reached, while white smoke will signify that a new Pope has been chosen.
13 days ago•2 min read
