US EditionPasta to peanut butter: What do cardinals eat in the conclave?
- During the gathering of cardinals in Rome at the Domus Sanctae Marthae for the papal election process, meals are prepared on-site to maintain both tradition and security.
- This practice stems from long-standing rules originating in the 13th century to control secrecy and pressure swift decisions, initially including austere food rationing.
- Nuns at St. Martha’s House prepare regional Italian dishes such as pasta, minestrone, lamb skewers, and boiled vegetables, aiming to fuel cardinals who remain mostly sedentary while voting.
- Nutritionist Giorgio Calabrese advises a menu with light, digestible first courses like pasta with tomato, main courses of grilled white meat or fish, and fruit desserts, with moderate wine consumption allowed.
- These dietary measures support focus and stamina during multiple daily votes, reflect the Church's image of humility and austerity, and maintain strict oversight amidst modern security concerns.
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No pasta carbonara or hard liquor on cardinals’ conclave menu
Reference photo of two chefs. / Credit: Drazen Zigic/Shutterstock Vatican City, May 8, 2025 / 08:00 am (CNA). Nutritionist Giorgio Calabrese, an Italian doctor who specializes in nutritional science, prepared the menu for the cardinal electors ... [...]
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