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On Monday, cardinals will meet twice. This is the first such situation after the death of Pope Francis.
Despite numerous conversations, the cardinals still have not reached a broad agreement on the candidate for the successor of Francis.
A record number of cardinals from around the world will gather in the Vatican on the conclave, which will start on May 7.
As announced by the Vatican's press office, the Cardinals will gather on May 5 at 9 o'clock. So far, the hierarchs have met once a day.
This means intensification of conversations before the conclave starting on Wednesday. Perhaps the cardinals decided to give themselves more time for a discussion to develop an agreement on the candidate for the successor of Francis.
Some cardinals, leaving the meeting, gave journalists to understand that such There is no consent in the matter of broad support.
Vatican. They are waiting for the arrival of all cardinals before the conclave
177 cardinals from around the world participated in the Saturday General Congregation; Among them, 127 electors from a total number of 133 who will take part in the conclave. Two electors have not yet arrived in the Vatican.
Director of the Vatican Press Office Matteo Bruni He reported that works related to restructuring and preparation of rooms for electors at the House of Saint Marta will end on Monday. The clergy will occupy them until Wednesday morning.
Vatican. Record conclave. When will the cardinals choose the Pope?
Earlier in the Vatican, it was explained that not all cardinals would fit in this building and therefore it is necessary to find additional places. This is due to record number of participants of the conclave.
Bruni also reported that the Holy See bears the costs of the conclave from its budget and does not use the support of sponsors.
Let us remind you The conclave will start on May 7 And it will probably take a few days. In 2013, the cardinals needed five votes and two days to choose Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio as the Pope.