The conclave, shrouded in centuries-old tradition and secrecy, stands as one of the most captivating rituals in the Catholic ...

However, despite what Harris told Time, a 2013 report from The New York Times ... The real-life ritual of papal conclaves is shrouded in secrecy. No outsiders are allowed in, and the cardinals ...

When a pontiff dies, cardinal electors from around the globe convene in a papal conclave, where they vote for one of their ranks to ascend to become the earthly head of the church. Whatever ...

A papal nomination was dangerous business – sometimes to the person, most often to his property. “Ubi periculum” established ...

For centuries, leaders of the Roman Catholic Church have been chosen at the Vatican in private gatherings known as conclaves ... See possible papal contenders » When they're done, each cardinal ...

Out of the 253 cardinals listed in the report, 140 of them are currently under the age of 80 and so eligible to participate in the conclave – the papal election. After the death or resignation ...