The latest news on Vatican City. The day is finally here. Cardinals from around the world will enter the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday to elect a successor to Pope Francis, who passed away last month.
With 133 electors from 70 nations, the conclave reflects a diverse Church balancing calls for continuity with Francis' reforms and voices favouring a return to tradition. While front-runners include Cardinals Parolin and Tagle, no clear favourite has emerged yet.
