VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MAY 07: (EDITOR NOTE: STRICTLY EDITORIAL USE ONLY - NO MERCHANDISING). The 133 cardinal-electors enter the Sistine Chapel beginning the conclave that will elect the next and 267th Pope. Inside the Sistine Chapel, each cardinal stands and places his hand on the Gospel, reciting the oath of secrecy that binds them during and after the conclave. on May 07, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Cardinals of the Catholic Church have descended on Vatican City to commence the papal conclave, the secretive voting process held in the Sistine Chapel that requires a two-thirds majority to elect the new leader of the Catholic Church. The election follows the death of Pope Francis on April 21 at the age of 88. (Photo by Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Images)
