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Chicago Experts Outline Work Cut Out For Cardinals In Papal Conclave
Two days after the late Pope Francis' funeral, the Vatican confirmed that a papal conclave will begin on May 7 to choose his successor.
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May 7, 2025
Chicago's Archbishop Blase Cardinal Cupich is among the 133 cardinal electors in the Vatican preparing for the conclave to elect a new pope.
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Two days after the late Pope Francis' funeral, the Vatican confirmed that a papal conclave will begin on Wednesday, May 7, to choose his successor.
On Tuesday evening, Cupich posted an image on X with the caption: "As I prepare to enter the Papal Conclave with my brother cardinals to elect the Successor of Saint Peter, I respectfully ask for your prayers. May the Holy Spirit guide each step of our discernment."
