The longest conclave in history: three years of indecision, three dead and the first forced confinement to find Pope

It began in 1268 and ended in 1271. Two sides disputed the pontificate and failed to agree. The population’s strategies to “hurry” the cardinals

The longest conclave lasted 179 days, or 5 months and 27 days - in 1740, when the cardinals elected Benedict XIV as pope. Since 1846, the conclave has lasted no longer than five days - said media expert Father Przemysław Śliwiński, author of the book "Conclave. The Mystery of Papal Elections". The article The Longest Conclave Lasted 179 Days - Father Przemysław Śliwiński comes from the website Wszystko co końca.