The Vatican announced that the conclave to elect a new pope will commence on May 7 in the Sistine Chapel, with only cardinals under the age of 80 eligible to vote. The decision was made after cardinals convened behind closed doors for the first time since the funeral of Pope Francis, who passed away from a stroke and heart failure on Easter Monday. Read more: https://local12.com/news/nation-world... _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WKRC on Facebook: / wkrctv WKRC on Twitter: / local12 WKRC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/local12wkrc... WKRC on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@local12wkrc?l... Subscribe to WKRC on YouTube: / @local12wkrc For more information, visit https://www.local12.com/ Download the WKRC News app: https://local12.com/station/news-app Download the WKRC Weather app: https://local12.com/weather/weather-app Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 513.421.6872 WKRC is an OH based station and a CBS Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. #WKRC #LOCAL12 #cincinnati #news #cincinnatinews #trending #pope #conclave #vatican #newpope #catholic #catholicchurch #popefranics This video and all Sinclair Broadcast Group content archives of local news and sports coverage are available for your use. For more information contact us at [email protected]