The death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025 sets in motion centuries-old traditions which will culminate in the election by cardinals of a new pontiff. Under a system originating in the 13th century, the conclave sees cardinals aged under 80 meet in private to choose the next pope from among their peers. They are sworn to absolute secrecy, under pain of ex-communication, during the voting. Photo by Tiziana Fabi/AFP/file

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Jauhn Etienne Villaruel

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1745560676646042525_cardinals.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="The death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025 sets in motion centuries-old traditions which will culminate in the election by cardinals of a new pontiff. Tiziana Fabi, AFP"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025 sets in motion centuries-old traditions which will culminate in the election by cardinals of a new pontiff. <em>Tiziana Fabi, AFP</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — Three out of 5 Filipino cardinals are now in Rome, Italy on the eve of Pope Francis&#x27; scheduled funeral on Saturday.</p><p>&quot;Si Cardinal Ambo (Pablo Virgilio David), dumating kagabi. Si Cardinal Orlando Quevedo dumating kahapon... Inaasahan natin ang pagdating ni Cardinal [Jose] Advincula mamaya na dito April 25,&quot; said Fr. Bong Bayaras, one of the residents of Pontificio Collegio Filippino.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/4/25/manila-archbishop-advincula-heads-to-vatican-for-pope-s-funeral-0944">Manila Archbishop Advincula heads to Vatican for Pope’s funeral</a></div><p>Pontificio Collegio Filippino is the &quot;home in Rome&quot; of Filipino priests sent by bishops for ongoing studies at pontifical universities in Rome.</p><p>Another Filipino cardinal, Luis Antonio Tagle, has been based in the Vatican since 2019.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/world/2025/4/24/cardinal-tagle-leads-rosary-prayer-for-late-pope-francis-0748">Cardinal Tagle leads rosary prayer for late Pope Francis</a></div><p>Only Tagle, Advincula, and David are cardinal-electors who will partake in the conclave to elect the next Pope.</p><p>&quot;Si Cardinal Quevedo ay hindi makikibahagi sa conclave pero makikibahagi naman siya mga meeting nitong susunod na araw,&quot; Bayaras said.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/4/23/filipino-faithful-urged-to-refrain-from-campaigning-for-cardinal-tagle-as-next-pope-0013">Filipino faithful urged to refrain from &#x27;campaigning&#x27; for Cardinal Tagle as next Pope</a></div><p>There was no immediate information on whether Gaudencio Rosales, the oldest Filipino living cardinal who turned 92 last year, will also be in Rome to attend Pope Francis&#x27; funeral.</p><p>Bayaras said the Filipino Cardinals will stay at the Pontificio Collegio Filippino before the start of the conclave.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO: </strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/u8dpJxXmUco?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>Three out of 5 Filipino cardinals are now in Rome, Italy on the eve of Pope Francis' scheduled funeral on Saturday.</p>

Three out of 5 Filipino cardinals are now in Rome, Italy on the eve of Pope Francis' scheduled funeral on Saturday.

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Filipino cardinals start arriving in Rome ahead of Pope Francis funeral, conclave

Filipino cardinals start arriving in Rome ahead of Pope Francis funeral, conclave

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel,

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Published Apr 25, 2025 10:30 AM PHT

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Updated Apr 25, 2025 01:58 PM PHT

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