The cardinals have locked themselves in the Sistine Chapel to carry out the conclave and elect the new Pope. This ceremony is one of the most solemn and traditional moments within the Catholic Church, where the cardinals vote in secret until they reach a consensus on who will be the successor of Saint Peter.
During the conclave, the cardinals are isolated from the outside world, with no access to mobile phones or any other means of communication. The result of each vote is communicated to the outside world with the smoke from the chimney placed atop the chapel: black smoke indicates that there has been no consensus, while white smoke announces that a new Pope has been elected.
The election of the Pope is a process filled with symbolism and tradition, aimed at maintaining the continuity and stability of the Catholic Church. The cardinals gathered in the Sistine Chapel pray and reflect to make a decision that they consider guided by the Holy Spirit.
One of the most anticipated moments for the faithful and the entire world is when the new Pope is presented on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, where he gives his first blessing "Urbi et Orbi" (to the city and to the world) and introduces himself to the public as the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church.
