Categories Selected Articles Cardinals enter seclusion ahead of secret conclave to elect new pope Post author By Mike Nova Post date May 6, 2025 Cardinals who will take part in the secret conclave to elect a new Catholic pope began checking into two Vatican hotels on Tuesday, where they will be barred from contact with the outside world as they decide who should succeed Pope Francis. ← Hilaria Baldwin insists accent switch-ups are result of ADHD and dyslexia: ‘My brain just works differently’ → Trump and Canada’s prime minister meet to discuss tariffs, sovereignty