Vatican City: Cardinals set May 7 as date for conclave

After meeting in the Vatican on Monday, cardinals have agreed on May 7 as the date to begin the conclave to elect a new pope.

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00:00And after meeting in the Vatican on Monday cardinals have agreed on May 7th as the day to begin the conclave to elect a new Pope.

00:17This way cardinals made the decision at the 5th General Congregation held in the Vatican Synod Hall.

00:23The conclave to elect the 267th Pope will begin on May 7th following the conclusion of the Noemdiales Masses to pray for the late Pope Francis.

00:33The two previous ones in 2005 and 2013 lasted only two days.

00:37However, the Swedish cardinal Anders Arborelius assured that this one would last longer because many cardinals do not know each other.

00:45The conclave will take place in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel which will remain close to visitors during those days.