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First conclave vote at Vatican produces no new pope
A conclave of as many as 250 Catholic cardinals at the Vatican produced black smoke, indicating no result, following the ...
How long was the longest conclave? Facts about the secret voting to elect a pope
Explore historical trivia behind the longest conclave and the shortest, the oldest pope and the youngest and a handful of ...
Black smoke billows as cardinals’ first conclave vote yields no new pope: Highlights
More than 130 cardinals from all over the world are gathering today for the papal conclave, through which a new head of the ...
10 Surprising Facts About Papal Conclaves
Here are ten surprising and interesting facts about Papal conclaves.The longest conclave lasted almost three yearsThere is no limit as to how long a conclave can last when electing a new Pope. One ...
Anti-Popes, 1,000-day stand-offs and a challenge to personal hygiene: Quirky facts about the Conclave
Anti-Popes, 1,000-day stand-offs and a challenge to personal hygiene: Quirky facts about the Conclave - The secret election ...
Philippine Daily Inquirer6d
How long was the longest papal conclave? Key facts and history
VATICAN CITY — “Conclave” the film may have introduced moviegoers to the spectacular ritual and drama of a modern conclave, but the periodic voting to elect a new pope has been going on for ...
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How long was the longest conclave and more facts as cardinals secluded to elect new pope
(AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)(Alessandra Tarantino / AP) VATICAN CITY — Cardinals who will take part in the secret conclave to elect a new Catholic pope will be barred from contact with the ...