BREAKING NEWS!

CONCLAVE, BEGINS TO ELECT A NEW POPE; 3 FILIPINO CARDINALS, INCLUDED

BY: ANGEL ARQUERO

Fifteen days after the passing of Pope Francis on April 21, 133 cardinals from around the world gathered at the Vatican to begin the conclave to elect the new pope.

The selection process officially began on May 7 at 3 PM Philippine time, with the cardinals casting votes inside the Sistine Chapel.

A total of five candidates are being considered, and a two-thirds majority vote is required for one to be elected.

Before voting began, each cardinal took an oath of secrecy in front of the congregation.

Among those participating in the conclave are three Filipino cardinals namely Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Cardinal Jose Advincula, and Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David.

The first day of voting lasted nearly ten hours.

However, the Sistine Chapel released black smoke by the end of the day, indicating that no pope had been elected yet.

Voting will resume on May 8 as the conclave continues in the search for the 267th pope.

SHARE THIS ARTICLE NOW

COMMENTS

Write a Reply or Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *


TAGS

The latest news from luzon. Timely. Accurate. Fair.

TWELVE COUNCILORS, PROCLAIMED IN BAGUIO CITY

BY: VANESSA BUGTONG Twelve newly elected councilors were proclaimed in Baguio City early Monday, May 13, following the announcement of winning mayoral and congressional candidates. Edison Bilog topped the list