The conclave will be held next month around early to mid May.
Various cardinals from around the world will be candidates for the papacy.
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Various cardinals from around the world will be candidates for the papacy.
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I would imagine that Pope Francis had left clear instructions that the cause of death was to be made known.
This would have been in very much keeping with his known preference for a degree of openness in how he conducted himself while he served as Pope and as Bishop of Rome, and would also serve to quash any idiotic (perhaps conspiracy fuelled) rumours about the manner of his death (a situation that was not unknown with some of his predecessors).
Actually, I have been quite impressed with how open the Vatican have been - and how they have handled the publicity - since the death of Pope Francis.
It would have been all too easy to hide behind centuries of tradition ("because this is the way things have always been done"), but, instead, - I suspect, operating on clear instructions from the late (and genuinely regretted and lamented) Pope Francis - they have been commendably open in the material they have released and with the details of the funeral arrangements.
The process during the lockup where the cardinals choose the next Pope. I am not religious, not a Catholic, have not seen the Conclave film but am intrigued by this. My understanding is that once locked in (with a few officials and doctors) they will have no access to the outside world, phones, newspapers etc. They will vote twice a day until one candidate receives a two thirds majority. There are more than 100 eligible cardinals taking part (must not be more than 80 years of age).
My main question is with what information are they making their voting decisions? Are those hoping to be Pope permitted to give a speech or presentation to the others? Do they have written materials to review such as biographies, platforms, assessments from congregations etc. ? Many are elderly men who likely have not met some of the others in depth over the years. Do the on site officials provide information, suggestions, pressure towards certain candidates?
If anyone knows how this actually works please let us know.
My main question is with what information are they making their voting decisions? Are those hoping to be Pope permitted to give a speech or presentation to the others? Do they have written materials to review such as biographies, platforms, assessments from congregations etc. ? Many are elderly men who likely have not met some of the others in depth over the years. Do the on site officials provide information, suggestions, pressure towards certain candidates?
If anyone knows how this actually works please let us know.
Sure. It's Rock, Paper, Scissors.
Obviously. But is it round-robin or double-elimination?
First round only. Then they move onto darts. Closest to the bullseye wins.
Re: 20 days: have to start the conclave between 15-20 days after a Pope's death. After that, no time limit: longest time to get a Pope elected was almost three years. Recent conclaves have been 2-3 days.
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Cardinals, conclaves and popes, in five charts
Papal elections are speeding up as popes get older.
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If you watch the film Conclave, it will give you a good idea of the processes of the conclave.
I understand that the film makers had spoken to a few cardinals who had taken part in previous conclaves, so it is pretty accurate. The film shows cardinals gathering in little groups horse-trading, and that's just what has been shown in TV reports of what has been going on as the cardinals gather.
The few snippets of film about what has been happening inside the Pope's residence (sealing of the doors to his rooms, breaking of the Pope's ring, etc) are accurately portrayed in both The Shoes of the Fisherman and Conclave.
The process of voting (each cardinal taking his vote up to the table, uttering a special prayer, putting his vote in the special urn) takes so long, it's no wonder they can only manage two votes a day.
Interestingly, The Shoes of the Fisherman portrays them using wet straw to get the black smoke and dry to get the white smoke, but Conclave shows them injecting black or white smoke from a canister into the burning ballots.
Apparently there are new rules - No members of the conclave over 80 years old and only 100 members.
I understand that the film makers had spoken to a few cardinals who had taken part in previous conclaves, so it is pretty accurate. The film shows cardinals gathering in little groups horse-trading, and that's just what has been shown in TV reports of what has been going on as the cardinals gather.
The few snippets of film about what has been happening inside the Pope's residence (sealing of the doors to his rooms, breaking of the Pope's ring, etc) are accurately portrayed in both The Shoes of the Fisherman and Conclave.
The process of voting (each cardinal taking his vote up to the table, uttering a special prayer, putting his vote in the special urn) takes so long, it's no wonder they can only manage two votes a day.
Interestingly, The Shoes of the Fisherman portrays them using wet straw to get the black smoke and dry to get the white smoke, but Conclave shows them injecting black or white smoke from a canister into the burning ballots.
Apparently there are new rules - No members of the conclave over 80 years old and only 100 members.
They add chemicals into the furnace.
Science behind the Vatican’s smoke signal explained
How do they make it black or white? Look at the recipes used to signal the announcement of a new Pope, and you’ll find they are essentially making smoke bombs.
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Also added bell ringing to help remove any doubt.
All started with Benedict's conclave iirc since the two John Pauls had iffy smoke colors.
Some good information about the lobbying etc.
One Key to a Successful Campaign for Pope? Act Like You’re Not Campaigning. (Gift Article)
Crucial meetings will be held this week in which contenders begin jockeying in earnest for the job of leading the Roman Catholic Church.
The lock in starts in a few hours. They will be bussed to and from their guesthouse. No phones of course. Interesting if they discretely monitored the phone withdrawal symptoms of these seniors 
Yea while this problem is known among Millennials and Gen Z (forget Gen A they are on the way to cyborgism or post-human) even us "oldies" (Gen X here) can suffer from e-addiction.The lock in starts in a few hours. They will be bussed to and from their guesthouse. No phones of course. Interesting if they discretely monitored the phone withdrawal symptoms of these seniors
While the age limit is correct, Fox News is reporting there are 133 cardinals who are voting for the new pope.
They've gone as far as to disable cellular coverage in the Vatican in case anyone smuggles a phone into the conclave.The lock in starts in a few hours. They will be bussed to and from their guesthouse. No phones of course. Interesting if they discretely monitored the phone withdrawal symptoms of these seniors
The youngest cardinal was born in 1980, nearly young enough to be considered a millennial.
I wonder: If the conclave goes on for several weeks, will the Cardinals that turn 80 in the interim be allowed to continue voting?
Did they make the old fellows do the prison bend and spread routine upon arriving
I think there will be a new Pope elected in the next 2-3 days.I wonder: If the conclave goes on for several weeks, will the Cardinals that turn 80 in the interim be allowed to continue voting?
My guess is that any Cardinal who entered the conclave today will remain eligible to vote until it has ended even if he becomes 80 during the process.
I am following the reporting of the Conclave with absorbed fascination; the masterful use of public relations - some of the shots, and imagery were amazing - blended with ancient and antique traditions are an utterly compelling spectacle.
It’s their age when the Pope dies that counts.I wonder: If the conclave goes on for several weeks, will the Cardinals that turn 80 in the interim be allowed to continue voting?
Cardinals aren’t the only people included either. There’s also guards, medical personell, chefs (who I believe are nuns) etc. that part of the people that need to be shut off from the outside.Did they make the old fellows do the prison bend and spread routine upon arriving
So many jokes could be made about this… 😂Did they make the old fellows do the prison bend and spread routine upon arriving
Yes, apparently they were able to fit a few more cardinals into the Sistine Chapel.
Fox News is reporting black smoke after 2 rounds of voting this morning. No new pope.
Yes, I have read this also.
They now break for lunch (which I don't doubt, this being Rome, and they being the Conclave of Cardinals, will be delicious) before participating in a further two rounds of voting this afternoon and evening.
It was interesting to observe the use of social media among the Cardinals - many posting yesterday that they were about to surrender their phones, for example, before the start of the actual conclave.