Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Extra Omnes - the Conclave Begins

 I watched part of the Conclave, I started during the Litanae Sanctorum, and watched a lot of the Cardinals swear on the book of the Gospels. But the most important is what the Papal Master of Ceremonies says, "Extra Omnes", and closes the door of the Sistene Chapel. This signals the start of the Conclave, and voting. While the cardinals are at work, the church waits anxiously for the white smoke to appear, and the announcement of a new pope: "Habemus Papum!". A new pope could come this afternoon, or this evening, or later. The last Conclave took only about 4 rounds of voting. Which was about 2 days. We wait anxiously, praying for the Cardinals.

Official Vatican Site & Conclave Info

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