When the cardinals meet for the conclave, they gather in the Sistine Chapel. All cardinal electors must swear an oath of secrecy and vote by secret ballot. A two-thirds majority is needed to elect a new pope, and campaigning is part of the process, though it should not appear so.

The world is mourning the loss of Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, humility, and unwavering advocacy for the