Cardinals gather Wednesday in Rome’s Sistine Chapel to elect the successor of Pope Francis. Euroverify debunks false theories ...

A total of 133 cardinal electors, all under the age of 80, are eligible to vote in this conclave — the highest number in ...

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Cardinals attend final Mass at St Peter's Basilica before electing next pope - The conclave begins at the Vatican with mass ...

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Papal conclave ballots have been burned to maintain secrecy for centuries. Ballot smoke has been used to announce a decision since 1914.

The use of black smoke, however, can be traced to the 1800s. Related: What Did Conclave Get Right and Wrong About Picking the ...

The electors met for mass at St Peter’s Basilica ahead of the conclave in the Sistine Chapel from Wednesday afternoon.

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This Wednesday the 133 cardinals will celebrate the first vote. Today the conclave begins to choose the successor of Pope ...

Before the closed-door conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor, Catholic cardinals have gathered in the Vatican for a final ...