Our students have been learning about how a new Pope is selected.

When the Pope dies, the new leader of the Catholic Church is chosen through a papal conclave – a meeting of the College of Cardinals, which is made up of senior church officials from around the world.

Of the 252 Cardinals, 135, all aged under 80, gather in the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican City where they take an oath of secrecy, about the proceedings.  The process of electing a new Pope, can take days and a candidate will need the support of 90 Cardinals to become Pope.

In forms, students have embraced the opportunity to ‘Adopt a Cardinal’ to pray for them, that the Holy Spirit, will help them to make their decision and to vote wisely.

If you wish to ‘Adopt a Cardinal’ visit Adopt a Cardinal – Pray for the College of Cardinals