Who elects the new Pope, and what really happens behind the closed doors of the Sistine Chapel?

As Conclave 2025 approaches, 133 cardinal electors under the age of 80 will gather inside the Vatican to choose the next Successor of St. Peter, following the death of Pope Francis. This exclusive report explains the step-by-step ritual, the roles involved, and the centuries-old traditions that govern the papal election.

From the Camerlengo (currently Cardinal Kevin Farrell) who oversees the Vatican during the sede vacante, to the Vice Dean and Protodeacon who will announce the name of the new Pope, this video unveils the spiritual and procedural choreography of the Conclave. Learn about the oaths, ballots, roles assigned by lot, and the powerful symbolism of the moment when the Sistine Chapel doors are locked.

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