Conclave: The divides behind the scenes in the Vatican

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Today the conclave begins. It presents disputes, tensions and dirty play in the Vatican. The cardinals have rarely been seen as divided as they are now. In a schematic way, there is a struggle between reformists and conservatives, between continuityists and restorers. Of course, ecclesial projects are broader and more diverse. The dirty war not so holy is present in the conclave. The game is to weaken adversaries both internally and externally. …

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The divides behind the scenes in the Vatican ahead of the conclave

1 hour agoShareSaveAleem MaqboolReligion editorShareSaveBBCThe Vatican’s Santa Marta guesthouse has 128 rooms. From 7 May, it will be filled with cardinals participating in the conclave to elect the next Pope. But one room in the guesthouse is still sealed with a red ribbon, as it has been since its occupant died there on Easter Monday.That suite will only be reopened when the new pope is chosen. The ribbon remains a tangible reminder of the man…

Conclave: The divides behind the scenes in the Vatican

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