Beneath Michelangelo's revered ceiling in Sistine Chapel, College of Cardinals, led by Cardinal Camerlegno (Cardinal Chamberlain), Eduardo Martinez Somalo, begins arduous process of selecting pope's successor. The Cardinalate currently consists of 117 cardinals from all over world. In conclave, an event enduring little change since thirteenth century, cardinals take an oath of secrecy, that if broken renders offender automatically excommunicated from church. There are no televisions, radios, or newspapers allowed inside conclave.

The Cardinal Electors, almost all of whom were appointed by Pope John Paul II, will vote in a very thorough process of secret balloting where a two-thirds majority is needed to elect a new Pope. The College may vote up to four times a day, but if a new Pope has not been chosen by third day, then cardinals cease voting process for a day of prayer and reflection. Following day of prayer, cardinals will commence for another seven votes, then another day of prayer. If after 12 days a pope has still not been elected, then two-thirds majority vote is negated and a vote by simple majority is instated.

You act like you think you're God!

If he called them gods, unto whom word of God came, and scripture cannot be broken. John 10:35

And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as scribes. Mark 1:22

Yea, and why should we believe you?

For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him. Isaiah 53:2

If you would get things right, God would heal you.

Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. Isaiah 53:4

Well, that's your opinion.

Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. John 7:16

When your own church and family doesn't receive you, do you honestly think anyone else will?

And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house. Matthew 13:57

So, why would God speak to you?

For he whom God hath sent speaketh words of God: for God giveth not Spirit by measure unto him. John 3:34

And, just where is your proof?