Cardinal reveals what it was like to be part of conclave to choose Pope Leo
- One hundred thirty-three cardinals, including Cardinal Vincent Nichols, gathered at the Sistine Chapel on Thursday to elect Pope Leo XIV in a conclave in Rome.
- The conclave followed the death of Pope Francis on April 21 and was shaped by prior unity, leading to a fraternal atmosphere without theatrical drama or pressure.
- Cardinal Nichols characterized the event as calm and rejuvenating, noting the absence of hostility, the removal of mobile phones, and the cardinals' residence within the adjacent Santa Marta residence.
- The election concluded about 33 hours after doors closed, with Nichols calling Pope Leo XIV 'very decisive' yet gentle, capable of firm decisions that do not alienate others.
- Pope Leo XIV will be inaugurated on May 18 in St Peter's Square, with international delegations attending, signaling continuity of Pope Francis' legacy and a smooth transition.
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Belgrade Cardinal Reveals Interesting Details After Conclave: How the New Pope Was Almost Left Alone at Dinner
Belgrade Archbishop and Cardinal Laszlo Nemet spoke to Hungarian media about the past conclave in the Vatican and revealed interesting details after the election of the new Pope Leo XIV, reports Klix.ba.
Number of voices, very prepared text, impressed cardinals... The first secrets of the election of Leo XIV
SURVEY - As the life of the new pope begins in the Vatican, Le Figaro reveals the behind-the-scenes of the conclave. If the cardinals are required not to disclose anything from the closed doors of the Sistine chapel, there are indications to draw a scenario.
"Food during the conclave? That's why we closed early": US cardinals "deluded" from the cafeteria in the Vatican
White rice, pasta seasoned with simple sauces, white meat, baked fish, grilled vegetables, salad, seasonal fruit. At the dessert we did not arrive because it would have been served only on Sunday. But the conclave ended earlier, much earlier, within 24 hours. And according to some cardinal precisely because of the menu. They said it explicitly, for example, the American cardinals, disappointed by the food served them during the Conclave. "Let's …
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