The conclave, during which the cardinals should choose the 267th Pope of Rome, will take place on May 7, Vatican News said.
It takes place after the end of the 9-day SGI region following Pope Francis.
For the preparations for the conclave, the Vatican has already closed the Sikstin Captain for visitors.
If the smoke out of the smoke out of the Sixtin Capella's chimney will mean that the two-thirds of the new pope have not gathered, and in the case of Spitak, marking the successful choice.
135 cardinals not exalted from the age of 80 have the right to participate in the election of the Catholic Church.
