A Conclave Like No Other

nytimes.comPublished: 5/7/2025

Summary

The conclave for choosing Pope Francis' successor is under tight security as hundreds of unfamiliar cardinals with name tags arrive amid a crowded Vatican guesthouse. The daily sessions resemble speed-dating sessions, with cardinals reportedly having little prior knowledge of each other before casting their votes in the Sistine Chapel under Michelangelo's artistry.