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Saturday, 9 March 2013

When we can hope to see the Papal Conclave's decision white smoke?

Tuesday, 12 March 2013 has been announce by Vatican as the date for the conclave to begin elect the Supreme Pontiff, the successor to Benedict XVI. 77/115 votes is required by the cardinal candidate to be the new successor of the Chair of St. Peter.

1st Ballot - 3.00 AM Malaysian Time, Wednesday
2nd Ballot - 6.30 PM Malaysian Time, Wednesday
3rd Ballot - 8.00 PM Malaysian Time, Wednesday
4th Ballot - 1.30 AM Malaysian Time, Thursday
5th Ballot - 3.00 AM Malaysian Time, Thursday
6th Ballot - 6.30 PM Malaysian Time, Thursday
7th Ballot - 8.00 PM Malaysian Time, Thursday
8th Ballot - 1.30 AM Malaysian Time, Friday
9th Ballot - 3.00 AM Malaysian Time, Friday
10th Ballot - 6.30 PM Malaysian Time, Friday
11th Ballot - 8.00 PM Malaysian Time, Friday
12th Ballot - 1.30 AM Malaysian Time, Saturday
13th Ballot - 3.00 AM Malaysian Time, Saturday


Malaysia is 7 hours ahead of Vatican City.




Below is the Vatican insignia representing a the "sede vacante" (vacant see). The emblem is used between the death of a pope and the election of a new one, this period is known as the interregnum.






We pray that the conclave will be able to make a decision vote soon to fill the vacant see.



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