Thousands of people wait in the Plaza de San Pedro the first smoking of the conclave and if they will witness what could be the choice of Pope Francis’s successor.
Peruvians arrive at the Vatican to witness the first smoke of the conclave for the choice of the new Pope
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This was the closure of the doors of the Sistine chapel, starting the vote for the choice of the new Pope
The conclave began. All Cardinals participating in this secret ceremony are located within the Sistine Chapel, whose doors were closed by the Ceremony Master, who declared “Extra omnes”
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2025 conclave: This was the oath of Carlos Castillo at the beginning of the choice of the new Pope of the Catholic Church
The Peruvian cardinal was created in December 2024 by Pope Francis, just four months before his death
The Sistine Chapel brings together 133 voters who will participate in the conclave that will culminate with the choice of a new Pontiff. Among these is Carlos Castillo, Cardinal created by Pope Francis. Together with the other wlolding, he swore putting his hand on a gospel page according to St. Matthew.
Carlos Castillo also sworn in the conclave
He Cardinal Castillo It was the peruvian that made the oath in the conclave. What proceeds now is to close the doors of the Sistine Chapel to perform the first vote.
Although it is not found in the alleged favorites to be the new Pope; It is not a custom that the most media cardinal members are chosen.
Cardinal Prevost does an oath
He cardenal Prevost He oath that all purpurated must do as part of the tradition of the conclave. In this case it is said: “I am (Nombre) CARDINAL (Apellido), I promise, voive and swear. So help God and the Holy Gospels, which is my hand.”
The translation is: “And I, (name) Cardinal [apellido]I promise, swear. May God help me and these holy gospels that I play with my hand. ”
Cardinal congregate in the Sistine Chapel
The 133 cardinals gathered in the Sistine chapel to pay their votes and choose the person who will lead the Catholic church. Pietro Parolin is in charge of directing the ceremony.
The only ones dumping with Peruvian nationality, Carlos Castillo and Robert Prevost, They will have to do the sworn before the suffrage is proceeded.
