Tag: Sistine Chapel (Vatican City)
Paper Ballots and Sacred Oaths: A Look Inside the Papal Conclave
Inside the secretive meeting, cardinals will use an array of objects, many steeped in tradition, as they elect the next pope.
Waiting for the Smoke That Heralds a New Pope
As 133 cardinals were sequestered in the Sistine Chapel where they would vote for a new leader of the Catholic Church, the faithful and the curious gathered in St. Peter’s Square.
What Does Black Smoke Mean During Conclave to Elect New Pope?
In a tradition that scholars date to the 19th century, smoke released from a chimney will be colored white if the cardinals have made a decision, or black if they remain deadlocked.
Cardinals Begin Conclave With an Oath
The cardinals at the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City vow to follow the rules of the conclave, the process by which the next pope is chosen.
Cardinals Begin Conclave With an Oath
The cardinals at the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City vow to follow the rules of the conclave, the process by which the next pope is chosen.
Cardinal Dolan of New York Shares His Conclave Advice: ‘Bring a Book’
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York has some tips for first-timers taking part in the sometimes lengthy process of choosing the next pope.
What to Expect From the Conclave, the Process of Electing a New Pope
Once the conclave begins, cardinals are not allowed to leave, other than for meals and to sleep at night, until a successor is named.
How The Times Covers the Papal Conclave
There are, technically, 133 papal contenders but no official candidates. Here’s how a New York Times team determines the front-runners.
Why the Italian Who Leads the Church in Jerusalem Is a Contender to Be Pope
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa is a Vatican outsider, but his experience in a region sacred to three major religions may give him an edge.