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What Is a Conclave? What to Know About the Secretive Process to Elect the Next Pope
A conclave is the centuries-old election of a pope that derives its name from the Italian “con clave” (with a key) to underscore that cardinals are sequestered until they find a winner. Cardinals have no contact with the outside world after the master of liturgical ceremonies utters the words “Extra Omnes” the Latin phrase for “all out,
Catholic cardinals set May 7 as start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor
Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor, delaying the secret voting for two days so they can get to know one another better and find consensus on a candidate before they are sequestered in the Sistine Chapel.
From the majestic art to the white smoke, here's what to know about the Sistine Chapel, the sacred site of the conclave.
Typically, the conclave gathers to select the new pope 15 to 20 days after the death of a pope. The conclaves must start after the “ Novemdiales " period, Latin for “nine days,” in which a period of ...
The death of Pope Francis means a papal conclave will be held to select a successor, but besides who wins, the public will ...
After Pope Francis’ funeral, 135 cardinals will gather for a conclave to elect a new pope. The traditions include oaths of ...
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