The upcoming papal conclave, set to begin on May 7, 2025, is poised to be the most geographically diverse in the history of the Catholic Church. With 133 eligible cardinal electors from 71 countries, this conclave underscores the global nature of the Church and the inclusive approach of Pope Francis in shaping the College of Cardinals.
The 2025 conclave will see cardinals from all six inhabited continents gathering in the Sistine Chapel to select the next pope. This marks a significant shift from previous conclaves, where European cardinals predominantly held sway. The current distribution is as follows:
