Behind Closed Doors: Conclave Myths & Rituals
A fact-checked, traveller-friendly deep-dive for people who want the real story about the conclave! The conclave The next great Vatican drama, the conclave, will open on 7 May. The word conclave comes from the Latin cum clave “with a key”. For centuries, the cardinal-electors have been physically locked inside the Sistine Chapel until white smoke […]