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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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 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, 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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