
06/05/2025
Vatican Mobile Signal To Shutdown Ahead of New Pope Election
The Vatican will turn off all phone signals on Wednesday at 3 p.m. (local time) before a secret meeting to choose the next pope.
133 cardinals will enter the Sistine Chapel and give up their phones and all devices. They will be completely cut off from the outside world and must keep everything secret.
Special blockers will stop phone calls, texts, or internet use. St. Peter’s Square will stay open, but security will be very strict with checks, metal detectors, and protection from drones.
Even workers like electricians and cleaners will stay inside the Vatican during the meeting and promise to keep everything private.