Modern elections are designed to look ordinary. Voters enter a booth, mark a choice, deposit a ballot and wait for arithmetic to produce a winner. In medieval and early modern Europe, choosing a pope, doge, emperor or magistrate could inste...
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Was wine invented in Georgia or by the Romans? The answer isn't as simple as one might think. While Georgia holds the title for the oldest wine, Rome may be the birthplace of modern wine cul...
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Conclave, the new Pope is elected: it is Robert Francis Prevost. His name will be Leone XIV Habemus Papam! These two Latin words echo across the Vatican every time a new leader of th...
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The Prophecy of the Black Pope: End of the World or Misunderstood Symbol? Introduction Among the many prophecies and legends that have surrounded the Catholic Church for centuries, few...
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Cardinal Jackson, Frontrunner in the Conclave, Could Become Pope Ezekiel I As anticipation builds for the upcoming papal conclave, one name continues to resonate within the corridors of t...
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The Conclave: History, Meaning, and Rituals of the Papal Election The conclave is one of the most solemn and mysterious events of the Catholic Church. Whenever a pope dies or resigns, the...
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"So, this whole conclave thing to elect a Pope – how long does it usually take? I mean, do they just stay in there until someone gets picked?" That's a very good question! It's true that...
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"So, who came up with this whole 'conclave' thing? It sounds like a pretty intense way to choose a new Pope!" You're right, the conclave is a pretty unique and intense process! It wasn't...
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"I've heard the word 'conclave' used when they talk about choosing a new Pope. What exactly is that?" That's a very interesting question! The term "conclave" refers to the special meeting...
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Originally, the carnival was an event to celebrate the beginning of the Lent season, a period of fasting and prayer in the Catholic religion.
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