About conclaves - Cubadebate

Conclave is a word that comes from the Latin cum clave, which means “key”, since the cardinals remain locked in the Vatican until they elect a new pope. The election system, as we know it today, was instituted by Pope Gregory X in 1274, during the Council of Lyon II. Its motivation was the conclave that chose it, the longest in history, held in Viterbo, which lasted for 33 months, almost three years. The post About conclaves first appeared on Cu…

A papal election that became a nightmare In November 1268, Pope Clement IV died in Viterbo, Italy, leaving the chair of St. Peter vacant.What was supposed to be a relatively brief succession process became the longest and most turbulent conclave in the history of the Catholic Church, extending for almost three years, from November 29, 1268 until September 1, 1271.