US Edition‘Extra Omnes,’ meaning 'everybody out,' has been pronounced to start the Conclave
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133 cardinal voters remain alone for the vote
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.
On Wednesday, shortly before 6 p.m., according to an immutable ritual inherited from the Middle Ages, the master of liturgical celebrations pronounced the Latin formula "extra omnes" ('all outside'). The people who were not voting then left the place and the doors of the Sistine Chapel closed. The 133 cardinals must now elect the successor of Pope Francis. - VIDEO - "Extra omnes": closing of the doors of the Sistine Chapel, the conclave begins (…
‘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…
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