Vatican announces the date for the start of the conclave.

The conclave to elect the new Pope will begin on May 7

According to Vatican News, the conclave to elect the new Pope will begin on May 7. The decision was made at the fifth General Congregation, which took place on Monday, April 28.

The voting will take place in the Sistine Chapel of the Vatican, which is currently closed to visitors.

This follows the official completion of the farewell ceremony for Pope Francis. His coffin was closed during the solemn ceremony at St. Peter's Basilica. In total, about 250,000 people attended the farewell ceremony.

About 50 world leaders, 170 delegations, and thousands of believers gathered in St. Peter's Square to bid farewell to Pope Francis.

Among those present at the ceremony were the presidents of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, the USA Donald Trump, France Emmanuel Macron, as well as other dignitaries and monarchs.

Francis died at the age of 88 due to a stroke and chronic illnesses. The preliminary cause of death was bilateral pneumonia, which was discovered in February. The Pope experienced four respiratory crises and was hospitalized. However, he was discharged on March 23.

According to Francis's will, he will be buried in the Roman Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, rather than in the Vatican like his predecessors. He also requested that his tomb be simple and unadorned.

On the morning of Sunday, April 27, thousands of people decided to visit the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, where Pope Francis was buried. They stood in line long before the basilica opened.

Analysis

The news reports the commencement of the conclave that will elect a new Pope after the death of Francis. The text contains information about the completion of the farewell ceremony and Francis's burial, as well as the world leaders and delegations present at the ceremony. The will of Pope Francis regarding his burial place was also mentioned.

Overall, the text provides sufficient information regarding the events surrounding the death and burial of Pope Francis, as well as the commencement of the conclave. The information is presented in an objective form and offers a general understanding of the events.