Catholic cardinals have scheduled the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor to begin on May 7, delaying the voting for two days to foster consensus. Following Pope Francis' funeral, informal meetings revealed a mix of hopes for unity and differing priorities among cardinals regarding the Church's future direction. Some wish to continue Francis' social justice focus, while conservatives aim to return to traditional doctrines. Cardinal Ángel Sixto Rossi expressed hope for unity, while Cardinal Vincent Nichols emphasized the pope's role in maintaining cohesion. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)