4k police force around Vatican City for conclave's chimney watch

4k police force around Vatican City for conclave's chimney watch

Italian police have deployed over 4,000 personnel, including an anti-drone force, to ensure heightened security is in place during the papal conclave, which has already entered its second day.

Vatican security for conclave ‘sets a gold standard’ for organizations, says expert

Vatican's security approach for the conclave "offers a blueprint for protecting privacy," said a U.S security expert.

The Vatican has transformed the Sistine Chapel into an impenetrable “bunker” with the implementation of a sophisticated arsenal of security measures, while the cardinals are already in the conclave destined to elect the successor of Pope Francis. From military inhibitors to artificial intelligence, the aim is to guarantee total isolation and absolute secrecy of the electoral process. Total electronic isolation in the heart of the church To ensur…

Vatican security for conclave 'sets a gold standard' for organizations, says expert

A member of the Carabinieri police force stands near St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican May 7, 2025, the first day of the conclave to elect a new pope. A U.S. security expert told OSV News that the Vatican, with its security measures for the conclave, “sets a gold standard” for organizations. OSV News photo/Marko Djurica, Reuters The Vatican’s approach to security protocols for the papal conclave “sets a gold standard for organizations handling s…

Security expert Theresa Payton says the Vatican has set 'a gold standard' for the conclave - The Dialog

The Vatican’s approach to security protocols for the papal conclave “sets a gold standard for organizations handling sensitive decisions,” security expert and author Theresa Payton told OSV News. The cardinal electors will enter the Sistine Chapel for the conclave May 7, and remain in seclusion throughout the papal election. Ensuring that ancient process remains free of external influence and leaks (as well as safe from potential attacks) is eve…

Vatican security for conclave 'sets a gold standard' for organizations, says expert - Catholic Review

The Vatican’s approach to security protocols for the papal conclave “sets a gold standard for organizations handling sensitive decisions,” security expert and author Theresa Payton told OSV News. The cardinal electors entered the Sistine Chapel for the conclave May 7, and remain in seclusion throughout the papal election. Ensuring that ancient process remains free of external influence and leaks (as well as safe from potential attacks) is even m…