This May 2025, Archbishop Christian Lépine of Montreal is currently in Rome, participating in the Jubilee of the Martyrs alongside a group of pilgrims. This spiritual journey, organized in collaboration with Aid to the Church in Need Canada and Spiritours, takes place from May 6 to 15.

This Wednesday, May 7th, 133 Cardinals from across the world will gather in a solemn assembly to begin the process of electing a new Pope—the 267th Successor of Saint Peter. This process, known as a conclave, takes place behind the closed doors of the Sistine Chapel.

On May 7, Salt + Light Media offered bilingual coverage of the opening rites of the Conclave, including the Mass for the Election of the Roman Pontiff and the Cardinals' solemn entrance into the Sistine Chapel.

Rome, May 7, 2025 — This morning at 10 a.m. (Rome time), the members of the College of Cardinals gathered in St. Peter's Basilica for the Mass “Pro eligendo Pontifice,” officially marking the beginning of the conclave.

With the conclave to elect the next pope beginning May 7, Archbishop Lépine invites the faithful to pray at Mass this Sunday, asking the Holy Spirit to guide the cardinals in choosing a successor filled with humility and love for Christ.

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