Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7 as cardinals try to get to know one another

Catholic cardinals have scheduled the conclave to elect Pope Francis's successor for May 7, delaying the start to foster better understanding and consensus among themselves. The cardinals, arriving after Pope Francis's funeral, expressed hopes for unity, with some emphasizing continuity of Francis's pastoral focus, while others seek a return to traditional doctrines.

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