Experience the Conclave Live with Vatican Media
Are you ready to witness history in the making? From the Mass for the Election of the New Pope to the moment the white smoke signals the new Pontiff, Vatican Media is here to bring you every moment of the Conclave live, offering broadcasts, platforms, and frequencies to keep you connected.
By Vatican News
As the Conclave gears up to elect the 267th Pontiff, Vatican Media is on the move to provide real-time coverage of each phase, with in-depth reports to keep you informed every step of the way.
The action kicks off with the “Missa pro eligendo Romano Pontifice” at 10:00 AM on May 7 in St. Peter’s Basilica. This momentous event will be broadcast in 11 languages, including Italian, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Polish, Chinese, Arabic, and Vietnamese, as well as in Spanish Sign Language. Shortwave radio broadcasts in English, French, and Portuguese will also be available for African audiences.
Later in the day, at 4:30 PM, catch the entry of the cardinal electors into the Conclave, along with their oath-taking ceremony before the iconic “Extra omnes” moment when the doors of the Sistine Chapel close for the voting to begin. This pivotal ceremony will also be covered live in 11 languages, with Sign Language available in English, Spanish, and Italian. Vatican Media will provide comprehensive video and photo coverage of both events.
The Thrilling Wait
As anticipation builds on the afternoon of May 7, all eyes will be on the white smoke that will announce the election of the new Pope.
Vatican News and Vatican Radio will offer daily live coverage of the Conclave proceedings, with video streams on YouTube and audio broadcasts in 7 languages, including Italian, English, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Polish.
Stay tuned for updates on the vote results and the smoke signals, which will emerge at the end of the morning and evening for black smoke, and possibly in the mid-morning or mid-afternoon for white smoke from the Sistine Chapel chimney.
When the telltale white smoke finally appears, live coverage will expand to 12 languages, with commentary in Arabic and Vietnamese, as well as Sign Language in Italian, French, and Spanish.
And when the momentous white smoke appears, be sure to follow the electrifying moments leading up to the announcement of the new Pope with live broadcasts on Facebook in 10 languages.
