Conclave to elect new pope set to begin on May 7

About 180 cardinals met Monday morning and selected May 7 to start the conclave for the election to choose the successor to Pope Francis. Now, the Sistine Chapel is closed for preparations after a weekend celebrating the life of the late pontiff. NBC’s Anne Thompson reports for TODAY.

Apr 28, 2025 - 14:16
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Conclave to elect new pope set to begin on May 7
About 180 cardinals met Monday morning and selected May 7 to start the conclave for the election to choose the successor to Pope Francis. Now, the Sistine Chapel is closed for preparations after a weekend celebrating the life of the late pontiff. NBC’s Anne Thompson reports for TODAY.