World NewsDate set for conclave to decide next pope – here’s how the secretive process works 3 months ago01 mins The conclave to elect Pope Francis’s successor will begin on 7 May, the Vatican has announced.Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Previous: Why Crimea is so important to Russia and UkraineNext: Putin sends Freedom Day wishes to South Africa