Pope Francis‘s blood tests have indicated he has slight “insufficiency” in his kidney function as remains in critical condition while battling pneumonia and a complex lung infection, the Vatican said on Sunday.
Cardinals discuss, very secretly, who they feel would be a good candidate and voting begins in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel - and continues until one has a conclusive vote.
But what has also revived speculation about what could be to come is recent news of Conclave, winning Best Film at the 2025 British Academy Film Awards.
The church, states the BBC, talks about cardinals being “guided by the Holy Spirit” but is also shaped by factions and groupings built to strengthen candidates’ positions.
A relatively new rule is that after 12 days of voting, a candidate can win with 50 per cent plus one vote.
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