For everything had taken care of Pope Francisas just a few after the news that the convicted person had given a special order cardinal For financial crimes Giovanni Angelo Betsiou, it was revealed that the cardinals who would elect modifers could exceed 120.
As it became known today Wednesday (30.4.2025) from the Cardinalian meeting in the Vatican, Pope Francis had given a special permission to be able to exceed the number of 120 cardinals which, according to the Apostolic Constitution, have the right to elect.
This means that there is now a formal “free” so that it can start the concussion on Wednesday, May 7 at 4:30 pm. Will participate in it 133 cardinals under 80who will have the right to vote and choose.
This is a record number, regarding the process of electing Pontiff. Many cardinals do not even get to know each other personally because they have never taken part in concussion and come from different continents. However, according to the meetings of high -ranking Catholic clergy, there is a relative optimism that, in order to select Francis’ successor, a large number of votes will be required.