Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re presides over the solemn "Mass Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice" at St. Peter's Basilica, invoking the Holy Spirit's guidance as the Cardinal electors prepare to enter the Sistine Chapel this afternoon at 4:30 PM to elect the successor to Pope Francis. This historic moment marks the beginning of the conclave, where Cardinals will vote until reaching the required two-thirds majority (89 votes). Watch the full homily that sets the spiritual tone for this momentous process in the life of the Catholic Church.

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