The Vatican continues the second day of the secret ballot on the conclave, where the Cardinity of the Catholic Church gathered for the election of a new Pope. According to Sky News, a new pontiff can be selected on May 8 or May 9 on May 9.
During the morning session on May 8, another vote was held. The focus of thousands of believers and journalists who gathered on St. Peter's Square remains a chimney of the Sikstin Chapel - it is from it that smoke is raised after each vote: black means that no candidate has gained the required number of votes, white - that the new Pope is chosen.
In order to elect a new pontiff, the candidate must receive at least two -thirds of the votes from the Cardinals present. The secrecy of the process is kept strictly to guarantee the independence of choice.
According to the sources in the Vatican, the current conqulove is in the spirit of determination. Cardinals, according to analysts, seek to demonstrate the unity of the church and avoid a long process, which may indicate deep differences in the future of the Vatican. This is especially important against the backdrop of the challenges faced by the Catholic Church - both internal and global.
Pope Francis, who was elected in 2013, previously announced his desire to resign in view of his health. His pontificate was marked by a number of reforms and attempts to modernize the church, which caused both approval and resistance among the clergy.
Currently, the whole Catholic world is looking forward to white smoke, which will mean that the Pope-the 267th in the history of the church-is chosen.
