Published on
May 6, 2025
The election of a new pope is announced with smoke: what do the colours mean, and how are they made?
For nearly 800 years the Catholic Church has utilised the process of the conclave to elect a new pope. “Conclave” means “with a key”, indicating the cardinal-electors are locked up with a key to conduct their deliberations. With no direct communication to …
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The Conversation
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