The Vatican has scheduled a conclave for May 7 to elect a new pope after the death of Pope Francis. A total of 135 cardinals under the age of 80 are eligible to participate in the secret voting process. Preparations have begun at the Sistine Chapel, where the voting will occur. The election requires a two-thirds majority, and the results are signaled with colored smoke. Black smoke indicates no election outcome, while white smoke signifies the election of a new pope announced from Saint Peter's Basilica.
The conclave to elect the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church will occur on May 7, following the death of Pope Francis, who died on April 21.
A total of 135 cardinals, all under 80, are eligible to vote, using secret ballots overseen by randomly selected cardinals, with a two-thirds majority needed.
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