The conclave to replace Pope Francis was scheduled to begin on May 7, 2025. This was decided by the cardinals during a meeting at the Vatican shortly after Pope Francis passed away on April 21, 2025. The conclave takes place in the Sistine Chapel, where cardinal electors under the age of 80 gather in seclusion to vote for the new pope. The voting process could take several days or even weeks until a two-thirds majority is reached to elect the new pope.
