In Rome and around the world, millions of faithful hold their breath before the opening Wednesday of a conclave at the very uncertain outcome, during which 133 cardinals will elect the successor of pope Francis. Concrete sign of the proximity of the conclave: Monday morning, using a mobile crane, technicians installed on the balcony of the Saint-Pierre basilica of the red curtains through which the elected pope will make his first public appearance.
And cardinal found themselves in “general congregation”, a closed-door meeting where they paint a robot portrait of Pierre’s successor and the priorities for the next pontificate. An additional meeting was added Monday afternoon, for the first time since the Pope’s death.
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Will participate in the conclave a record number of 133 cardinals voters – those aged under the age of 80 -, who will tackle on Wednesday at the heavy task of electing the successor of Pope Francis, who died on April 21 at 88. A pope « revolutionary » For some, whose pontificate was, for twelve years, marked by a very popularity but also a fierce internal opposition.
