Breaking news: Conclave to choose new pope will start May 7

Over 130 cardinals will be able to vote for Pope Francis' successor.

View in browser|nytimes.com April 28, 2025 BREAKING NEWS Vincenzo Pintovincenzo Pinto/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Conclave to Choose New Pope Will Start May 7, Vatican Says Over 130 cardinals will be able to vote on a successor to Pope Francis, and a two-thirds majority is needed to elect the new head of the Roman Catholic Church. Read more Sign up for Breaking News Sign up to receive an email from The New York Times as soon as important news breaks around the world. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018