Conclave to elect new pope to begin May 7, Vatican says

Conclave to elect new pope to begin May 7, Vatican says Conclave to elect new pope to begin May 7, Vatican says

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About 180 cardinals met Monday morning and selected May 7 to start the conclave for the election to choose the successor to Pope Francis. Now, the Sistine Chapel is closed for preparations after a weekend celebrating the life of the late pontiff. NBC’s Anne Thompson reports for TODAY.