Cardinals from all over the world will gather in conclave on Wednesday to elect a successor to Pope Francis. There were 135 cardinal electors when Pope Francis died, but two are not attending the conclave,

For these next days of waiting, first and foremost for the cardinals in conclave and then also for all of us: Come, Holy Spirit, bringing wisdom, discernment and patience.

Cardinals from 70 countries have gathered at the Vatican to elect a new Pope in the most diverse conclave in history.