Starting on May 7, 133 cardinals will seclude themselves in the Sistine Chapel to elect a new pope, respecting strict rules of confidentiality

The election process in the Vatican, which begins on May 7, involves 133 cardinals who will be confined to the Sistine Chapel under strict rules of silence and confidentiality. They take solemn oaths and are isolated from outside influences, with no access to technology or outside information. Although the election of the Pope is considered a spiritual act, the stakes are particularly high, with global political and social implications. The press speculates intensely about the cardinals' preferences ahead of the conclave, and the outcome will influence the direction of the Catholic Church and the world.