The conclave began in the Sistine Chapel to elect the new pope, representing a tradition formalized by Pope Gregory X in 1274. The process of conclave, derived from Latin meaning 'with a key', encompasses a highly scripted procedure that has evolved over centuries. Accompanying commentary by Dr. Andrew M. Henry offers insights into its workings. Additionally, a video by Useful Charts reviews papal elections since 1958, even predicting potential outcomes for the next pope. Open Culture invites support for its educational content, emphasizing the importance of donations over ad reliance.
The conclave to elect the 267th pope has begun, adhering to 800 years of formal processes established by Pope Gregory X in 1274.
Hosted by Dr. Andrew M. Henry, the Religion for Breakfast video details the conclave process and its historical background.
A video by Useful Charts explores the history of papal elections since 1958, predicting the next likely pope once the white smoke rises.
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