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How the next pope will be elected – what goes on at the conclave

  • Written by Mathew Schmalz, Professor of Religious Studies, College of the Holy Cross
How the next pope will be elected – what goes on at the conclaveCardinals attend Mass at St. Peter's Basilica, before they enter the conclave to decide who the next pope will be, on March 12, 2013, in Vatican City.Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Image

With the death of Pope Francis, attention now turns to the selection of his successor. The next pope will be chosen in what is called a “conclave,” a...

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