The Conclave: history, rules and trivia about the election of the Pope

In the heart of the Vatican, in a place full of spirituality and mystery, one of the most important and solemn events of the Catholic Church takes place: the conclave. This age-old ritual is activated every time the Apostolic See becomes vacant, i.e. when the Pope dies or renounces the papacy. During the conclave, the cardinals of the Church [...]