The Vatican has announced the date for the election of the new pope

Reuters sources in the Vatican reported the estimated start date of the Conclave, during which the new Pope will be elected. It is reported that the Sistine Chapel, where the election of the Pontiff is traditionally held, is already closed to tourists, as the premises are being prepared for the election procedure. This is reported by the media.

According to Reuters, the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church will gather to elect a new leader of the RCC starting May 7. The date was set during a private meeting of the cardinals at the Vatican, the first since the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday. The official announcement should be made soon.

Recall, earlier the American edition of Newsweek named five possible candidates for the post of the new Pope. According to journalists, April 21, the College of Cardinals is preparing for the conclave, which will determine the course of the Catholic Church for years to come.