The strict rules of the conclave: the secret protocol for choosing the Pope's successor

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From the mandatory delivery of electronic devices to the sealing of windows and the total restriction of access to the Vatican, each measure seeks to guarantee absolute insulation during the voting process
The papal conclave: a process full of rituals and strict rules to guarantee a free and secret choice (AP)

The conclave is one of the oldest and ceremonious processes of the Catholic Church, with strict rules dating back centuries. The term "Conclave" comes from the Latin cum cum, which means "key", referring to the custom of locking the cardinals to ensure that the Pope's choice process is carried out without external influence.

The rules of the conclave are detailed and designed to ensure that the election of the new Pope is made freely, secret and without external p...
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