THE conclave process of election of the new P APA, Leader from the Catholic Church it happens after death of the pontiff.
After the Pope Francis’ death announcement at dawn on Monday (21), doubts arose about how the succession of the position will occur after 12 years of the Papacy of Francisco.
It is expected that the beginning of the process of choice will begin among the May 6th and 11th.
Wrapped in SECRET AND TRADITION the ritual, which goes back to the 13th century, is marked by secret voting performed by cardinals At under 80 years old, isolated in a closed environment until the choice of the new leader.
THE conclave It happens between 15 and 20 days after the Pope’s death or renunciation starting by a mass in Basilica of São Pedro . Voting happens in Sistine chapel.
Since cardinals arrive at the Vatican, the conclave begins with a special morning mass in St. Peter’s Basilica. Then they go to the chapel to start the election process.
Conclave steps
The first day is dedicated to masses and prayers, and there may be a vote on the same day if religious activities finish in the afternoon. If there is no winner, up to four daily votes are held – two in the morning and two in the afternoon – until the third day.
The fourth day, without definition, is intended for prayer and discussion. Subsequently, the process can continue for seven other rounds of voting, followed by new pause for prayers and return of votes. Usually no recent conclave lasted more than four days.
To the prayers are a fundamental part of conclave . THE vote seen as a search for will of God is permeated by Masses and Prayers To guide the choice, according to experts. Despite the rules, the duration of the process may vary. Although there are four daily scrutiny, the choice can occur in any vote .
THE secrecy It is rigorous, and the breach of it can lead to excommunication – a Catholic Church penalty that excludes someone from common spiritual goods. You cardinals They receive banknotes where they write the name of the chosen, in a secret and anonymous vote.
Origin of the term and rules
The word conclave comes from the Latin “cum clavis” (closed the key). You cardinals are confined to choose the new Porridge without external interference. THE process and secret loaded with mystery, ritual and tradition . THE isolation guarantees the free choice Without external influences, prohibiting contact with people outside the process, reading news or receiving messages.
Technically, any Catholic man can be elected pAPA . In practice, since 1379, the choice is on a cardinal of College of Cardinals . Participate in face -to -face Only the cardinals under 80 years old.
Many are bishops and archbishops appointed by the last P APA who act as advisers in religious issues, working in the Vatican or managing dioceses and archdiocese around the world.
** With information from Reuters and CNN International.
This content was originally published in see when the conclave should be after Pope Francis’ death on the CNN Brazil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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