Mysterious papal conclave is announced: Top Catholics to flock to hallowed Sistine Chapel to choose Francis’ replacement

Cardinals will gather for a papal conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor on May 7, a Vatican source has told Reuters.

It comes following the late pontiff’s funeral on Saturday.

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