The process began to choose a new dad. The conclave, which unites 133 cardinals with the right to vote – is more than 80 years – officially began on this environment.
The received ceremony through which the successor of the late Pope Francis will be selected in 10 (5 Argentina) with a traditional mass
At 16:15 (11.15 Argentine time), the cardinals will gather in the chapel of the Paulina of the Apostolic Palace, where the solemn procession to the Sistine Chapel will begin. During the tour, they will sing the Litan and the anthem -builder of Veni Spitusus, referring to the help of the Holy Spirit in the elections.
One by one, the cardinals will enter the historical chapel, where they made their oath of secret before the gospel. Then the master of ceremonies of the couple, Mons. Diego Ravelli pronounces the traditional “additional omnes” -“outside” -telling the release of all people outside the conclave and experiencing the closure of the doors.