VATICAN NEWS By Lisa Zengarini & Devin Watkins The Cardinals present in Rome have agreed to begin the conclave on May 7th, 2025. The date was set on Monday morning by the approximately 180 cardinals present (just over a hundred of whom are electors) gathered for the fifth General Congregation in the Vatican.The conclave will take place in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, which will remain closed to visitors during those days. CLICK HERE for the full story.