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A short history of weird papal conclaves

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What was the longest conclave in history? What was the shortest conclave? Here's details

The conclave to elect a new pope has begun, but how long will it last? Here's the longest and shortest a conclave has lasted in history.

The Washington Post on MSN · 3d

A short history of weird papal conclaves, from open bribery to riots

Papal conclaves have featured calls of election fraud and bribery so gauche that riches were wheeled in on donkey carts.

Look back at conclaves through history

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How long was the longest conclave? Facts about the secret voting to elect a pope

Explore historical trivia behind the longest conclave and the shortest, the oldest pope and the youngest and a handful of antipopes as well.

How long will the conclave last? When to expect a new pope

The conclave will last until there has been a two-thirds majority vote for the next pope. Just one vote will be held on May 7, and then the cardinals will begin voting up to four times per day with secret ballots until they have chosen a new leader.

Conclave: How will the next Pope be chosen?

How is a new Pope chosen? How long could the conclave last? In a special edition of the Global News Podcast, the BBC’s Religion Editor Aleem Maqbool answers listener questions on the conclave at the Vatican.

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The longest Conclave in history lasted three years - but it’s unlikely we’ll have to wait that long this time around

The summit to select the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church is into its second day, and watchers are waiting for the ...

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How Long Will the Conclave Take?

There is no formal time limit for cardinals to elect a pope. Past papal selections have lasted from a few hours to three ...

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When will the 2025 conclave bring a new pope? Here's how long it's taken to see white smoke in the past

Catholic cardinals are gathering at the Vatican for the 2025 conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor. Here's how long it could take.

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What time does the conclave start? See the schedule

The conclave officially commences Wednesday, May 7 at 4 a.m. ET (10 a.m. in Rome) with a mass in Saint Peter's Basilica. The ...

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What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor

White smoke from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday signaled that the cardinals have selected the next leader of the Catholic ...

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Conclave LIVE: Cardinals vote on new pope for fourth time as more smoke due from Sistine Chapel chimney

Black smoke again emerged from a chimney on the Sistine Chapel on Thursday indicating no pope has yet been elected in the ...

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Papal conclave 2025 live updates: Black smoke comes from Sistine Chapel chimney early Thursday

Latest news and live updates as the election process for the next pope continues. The cardinals met for their first conclave ...

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With A New Pope, ‘Conclave’ Becomes The Most Relevant Movie Of The Year

The Oscar-winning drama detailed the secret process of selecting a new pope just in time for the real thing. Edward Berger’s ...

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