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Cardinals attend a mass at St Peter's basilica in The Vatican, on April 28, 2025. Catholic cardinals meeting on April 28, 2025, have set May 7 as the starting date for the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis, the Vatican spokesman said. (Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP) (Photo by DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Vatican Sets May 7 Date For Conclave To Elect New Pope

On Monday, Catholic Cardinals announced that the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor will commence on May 7th, postponing the start of voting by two days to allow for extended discussions regarding the merits of potential candidates.

US Attorney General Pam Bondi (R) speaks during a meeting about the "Task Force for Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias" at the Department of Justice headquarters in Washington, DC, on April 22, 2025, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio looks on. US President Donald Trump announced on February 6, 2025, the creation of a task force to "eradicate anti-Christian bias" in government, intensifying a right-wing crackdown since returning to power. Trump said he was putting new Attorney General Pam Bondi at the head of the force to end "persecution" of the majority religion of the United States. (Photo by Oliver Contreras / AFP) (Photo by OLIVER CONTRERAS/AFP via Getty Images)

Bondi Hosts ‘Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias Task Force’ Meeting, Following Trump’s EO

Trump administration officials met on Tuesday at the Department of Justice (DOJ) with Attorney General Pam Bondi to discuss the new Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias, President Trump’s newest initiative.

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 21: Flowers are placed around a plaque commemorating a 2015 visit from Pope Francis at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in the wake of the the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Vatican announced that Pope Francis, 88, died on Monday at 07:35 local time and "the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father". His death comes after he appeared in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, greeting thousands of worshippers. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Vatican: Pope Francis Dead At 88

Pope Francis, who was considered a reformer that altered the Catholic Church’s traditional views and inspired progressives, has died at the age of 88, the Vatican announced Monday.