Vatican Holds Conclave To Elect New Pope

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MAY 7: Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone attends the Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice Mass on May 7, 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. (Footage by Origlia Video/Getty Images)