Pope Francis died: Cardinals are preparing for conclave!

Pope Francis died: Cardinals are preparing for conclave!

Vatikansstadt, Vatikanstadt - on April 22, 2025, after the death of Pope Francis, the cardinals prepare for the upcoming pope election. Francis died of the consequences of a stroke and fell into a coma shortly before his death. His body is expected to be transferred to St. Peter's Basilica on Wednesday so that believers can say goodbye to him. In the will, Francis expressed the desire to be buried in the basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. The next few days could be described as the "battle of the next slip" because the power struggles within the church increase.

The Vatican expert Marco Politi also announced the publication of a biography of Francis, in which he addressed the polarization of the church. These questions are particularly relevant because the next elections could demand a new leadership style to bridge the cracks within the Catholic community of beliefs.

Review of the choice of Pope Francis

A review of the choice of Pope Francis six years ago shows that Jorge Mario Bergoglio received more votes in the conclave than many believed. According to Gerard O’Connell, the author of "The Election of Pope Francis", Bergoglio received 26 valid votes in the first ballot, which brought him into a relatively strong position. The Milan Cardinal Angelo Scola was at the front of 30 votes, but was not unable to do.

In the second ballot, Bergoglio prevailed against Scola and was finally elected in the fifth ballot on March 13, 2013. A total of 115 cardinals took part in the conclave, which was obliged to confuse the results of the voting through an oath. Bergoglio was supported by cardinals from Latin America, Asia and the English -speaking world, while the Italian electorate was disputed to various camps.

Current political developments

While the Catholic Church is preparing for the pope election, there are also important developments in the political world. Harvard has filed a lawsuit against the US government that raises legal questions about freezing money. US President Trump also criticized the Supreme Court based on a decision-making law decision. In Israel, the senior spy chief raises allegations against Prime Minister Netanyahu, who rejects him.

In addition, the Ukrainian President Selenskij announced a new round of negotiations in London to end the Russian attack war. This happens in view of the tense security situation, in which Russia suffers from a lack of security officials and prison staff, especially in remote regions. The German automotive industry is also under pressure, especially due to the competition from local manufacturers in China, where a car show will soon take place.