World NewsDate set for conclave to decide next pope – here’s how the secretive process works 1 year ago01 mins The conclave to elect Pope Francis’s successor will begin on 7 May, the Vatican has announced.Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook 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