<h1>Papal Conclave of 133 Cardinals Prepares for Secret Election Process to Select Next Pontiff's Global Leadership</h1> A conclave of 133 cardinals will convene to elect the next pope following the death of the previous pontiff. The secretive process involves voting in the Sistine Chapel until a candidate receives two-thirds majority. Cardinals will be isolated from external communication, using signal jammers and collecting phones. The election is expected to be relatively quick, with potential consideration of candidates from growing Catholic regions like Asia or Africa. The chosen pope will be announced from St. Peter's Basilica balcony, marking a continuation of the church's leadership tradition.