‘Extra Omnes,’ meaning 'everybody out,' has been pronounced to start the Conclave

133 cardinal voters remain alone for the vote

Sistine Chapel doors closed as Vatican conclave begins

The papal conclave has begun as a Vatican offical declared ‘extra omnes’, signaling non-voters to exit the chapel.

Around 17.50 at the door of the Sistine Chapel was closed thus officially giving way to the conclave for the election of the 267th Pope. A spontaneous applause arose from St. Peter's Square while Monsignor Diego Ravelli pronounced the Latin phrase "Extra Omnis" which officially enshrines the beginning of the conclave. Applause that, at the time of the closing of the doors of the Sistine Chapel, was repeated by the faithful.

‘Extra Omnes,’ meaning 'everybody out,' has been pronounced to start the Conclave

The Master of Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations, Archbishop Diego Ravelli, uttered the famous Latin phrase "extra omnes," meaning "everyone out." All those without voting rights must now leave the Sistine Chapel, leaving only the 133 cardinals, Ravelli, and Vatican preacher Raniero Cantalamessa. After a brief speech by Cantalamessa, he and Ravelli will also leave, and only the 133 cardinal electors will remain to begin voting. . Follow our live…

'Extra omnes', conclave to elect pope begins

With the "extra omnes" pronounced by the master of papal liturgical celebrations, Monsignor Diego Ravelli, the conclave to elect the 267th Pope began Wednesday. (ANSA)

Vatican official says ‘extra omnes,’ the Latin phrase to tell non-cardinals to leave Sistine Chapel so vote can start

Vatican official says ‘extra omnes,’ the Latin phrase to tell non-cardinals to leave Sistine Chapel so vote can start.