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Friday, Jun 13, 2025
They burn the ballot papers and mix them with chemicals to show how proceedings are going -- black signalling no pope and white announcing a new pontiff.
During the conclave, cardinals are sequestered from the world and sworn to secrecy, their phones and computers confiscated, while they are shuttled between the Sistine Chapel for voting and two Vatican guesthouses to sleep and dine.
No pope has been elected on the first day of a conclave for centuries
Murmu, who reached here earlier in the day, is on a two-day visit to the Vatican City beginning Friday and will offer condolences on behalf of the government and people of India.
During her two-day visit, President Murmu will represent India and offer condolences on behalf of the government and the people of India.
Francis, 88, died unexpectedly on Monday after suffering a stroke and cardiac arrest.
Pope had all the time for everyone who sought his prayers and succour.
Cardinals under the age of 80 are eligible to participate in the conclave to elect the new pope.
Pope Francis, widely considered a staunch critic of the capitalist order, was especially vocal about the exploitation of the common man.
The pontiff did not shy away from displaying his remorse over the death and destruction in Gaza.
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