Following the announcement of the passing of Pope Francis, the process for selecting his successor, known as a conclave, has been detailed. This historical procedure involves a secret meeting of cardinals for the papal election.

The conclave typically convenes between 15 and 20 days after the office of the Pope becomes vacant. While technically any male within the Roman Catholic faith is eligible for election as the leader, the historical precedent shows that the انتخاب often comes from within the College of Cardinals. The last instance of a Pope being chosen from outside this body was in 1379.  

The selection of the new Pope involves a specific set of procedures within the conclave. Cardinals gather in secrecy to deliberate and cast their votes. The process continues until a candidate receives the required majority of votes to be elected as the new pontiff.  

The announcement of Pope Francis’s death was marked by a traditional symbolic act: the ringing of bells across the Vatican. This tradition signifies the passing of the Pope and the commencement of the period leading up to the conclave.  

The upcoming conclave will be a significant event for the global Catholic community, as cardinals from around the world gather to choose the next leader of their faith. The historical and procedural aspects of the conclave underscore the importance and tradition associated with this selection process.