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Cardinals are pictured united in prayer at the funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican on April 26, 2025.Jakub Porzycki - Getty Images by [Callum Sutherland](https://time.com/author/callum-sutherland/) ## Callum Sutherland Reporter May 3, 2025 2:33 PM UTC After [the death of Pope Francis on April 21](https://time.com/5762436/pope-francis-dies-obituary/), Catholics across the globe mourned as hundreds of thousands descended on Rome, along with [global figures and political leaders](https://time.com/7279745/pope-francis-funeral-who-will-attend/), for the [Pontiff's funeral](https://time.com/7280693/pope-francis-funeral-legacy-celebrated-catholic-church-transformation/). Now, the Catholic Church must decide on who will succeed the late Pope Francis. This election is one of the most secretive and important processes for the Vatican. On May 7, cardinals will enter the Sistine Chapel to [elect the next head ](https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2025-04/conclave-elect-new-pope-cardinals-beginning-date-may-2025.html)of the Catholic Church. [133 cardinals will take part](https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-05/this-is-first-conclave-held-with-number-exceeding-120-electors.html) in the private voting process—referred to as a conclave—with a two-thirds majority needed to confirm a new Pope. Here are ten surprising and interesting facts about Papal conclaves. ## **The longest conclave lasted almost three years** There is no limit as to how long a conclave can last when electing a new Pope. [One vote will be held on the first day of voting](https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2025-04/conclave-elect-new-pope-cardinals-beginning-date-may-2025.html). If this vote is not decisive, over the next two days, two votes will be held in the morning, and two more in the afternoon. If a decision still has not been made after three days, a break of up to one day is permitted, allowing for prayer and discussion amongst cardinals. But this process can continue indefinitely, until a majority is reached. [The longest election took place in 1268](https://www.stefanorometours.com/blog/docs/longest-papal-election-in-history-origins-of-conclave/), when the death of Pope Clement IV led to a conclave of 1,006 days. Political, religious, and family motivations divided the cardinals, preventing a majority, during a time when cardinals were not cut off from the outside world. This drawn-out conclave led to complete isolation for the cardinals, [finally leading to a decision in 1271](https://www.stefanorometours.com/blog/docs/longest-papal-election-in-history-origins-of-conclave/). Pope Gregory X was elected, and a new format of the conclave was born. **Read More**: [_Pope Francis, the ‘World’s Parish Priest’ Who Led in an Era of Crisis, Dies at 88_](https://time.com/5762436/pope-francis-dies-obituary/) ## **Cardinals will be on a strict diet to prevent secret messaging** In an attempt to influence cardinals and establish communication between the conclave and the outside world, [messages have previously been hidden in food](https://www.bbc.co.uk/travel/article/20250430-the-secrets-of-feeding-the-papal-conclave) coming into the Sistine Chapel during the voting process. Foods that could conceal messages such as pies and chickens, as well as cutlery and glasses, have been prohibited. Following tradition for the upcoming conclave, nuns will prepare local food such as lamb skewers, spaghetti, and boiled vegetables for cardinals.  White smoke from the roof of the Sistine Chapel indicates the election of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio as Roman Pontiff with the name of Pope Francis I on March 13th, 2013, in Vatican City. Grzegorz Galazka—Getty Images ## **Smoke will tell the world when a new Pope has been chosen** After every round of votes, all ballots submitted by cardinals are burned. If a majority has been achieved and a new Pope elected, white smoke will rise from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel. If a majority is not met, then the ballot papers will be added to a mixture of [potassium perchlorate, anthracene and sulfur](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/vatican-chimmey-pope-smoke-sistine-b2743583.html) to create the black smoke. A different recipe of potassium chlorate, lactose and chloroform resin will be added to the papers and burned to create white smoke if a Pope has been elected. On May 2, [firefighters were seen installing the special chimney](https://abcnews.go.com/International/chimney-signal-new-pope-installed-sistine-chapel/story?id=121389889) in preparation for the conclave. ## **The conclave typically draws hundreds of thousands of spectators to Rome** The Italian capital is expected to host hundreds of thousands of visitors who will be eagerly watching the chimney of the Sistine Chapel. According to _Forbes_, [flight searches to Rome from the U.S. have surged by 345%](https://www.forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2025/04/28/flight-searches-for-papal-conclave-surge-over-345-heres-what-tourists-can-expect-in-rome/), with the rate even higher from Mexico, with flight searches up by 1000% between May 5 and 14. An estimated 250,000-strong crowd was present at the funeral of Pope Francis on April 26. [More than 100,000 people](https://www.walksofitaly.com/blog/travel-tips/2013-papal-conclave-new-pope-sistine-chapel#:~:text=July%2010%2C%202023,happened%20to%20Pope%20Benedict%20XVI?) were estimated to be in attendance for the last conclave, in which Pope Francis was elected in 2013. **Read More**: [_The Enduring Connection Between Pope Francis and a Parish in Gaza_](https://time.com/7279098/pope-francis-catholic-parish-in-gaza-enduring-connection-phone-calls/) ## **The next Pope does not have to be a cardinal** Whilst every Pope over the last few centuries has been a cardinal, it is not a requirement. This is extremely rare however, and the last Pope to be appointed that was not previously a cardinal was [Urban VI in 1378](https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/has-a-non-cardinal-ever-been-elected-pope-yes-but-its-been-a-while/6233210/#:~:text=Here%20is%20a%20list%20of,Pope%20Celestine%20V%20%E2%80%94%201294%2D1294). In fact, it is technically possible for [any baptised Catholic male](https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/how-does-the-conclave-pick-a-new-pope-8-things-to-know#:~:text=Any%20baptized%20Catholic%20male%20can,priesthood%2C%20according%20to%20canon%20law.) to be appointed as Pope.  On May 7, 2025, cardinals will gather to start the process of electing a new leader of the Catholic Church to succeed Pope Francis, pictured here on July 26, 2013, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Buda Mendes—Getty Images ## **“Conclave” originates from Latin** It was the three-year long conclave from 1268-71 that led Pope Gregory X to adjust conclaves in 1274, making the election of a new Pope extremely secretive and free from outside influence. In 1274, [Gregory X declared that for future elections on a new Pope](https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/02/vatican-new-pope-election-conclave-history-fun-facts/90cd3d44-2716-11f0-ae6d-e4db528eba27%5Fstory.html), cardinals should be locked away in seclusion "cum clave," the Latin for "with a key." Without any political or personal interference, cardinals could focus on their task of electing the next head of the Catholic Church. Over centuries, “cum clave” has evolved into the modern term “conclave.” ## **The conclave has not always been held at the Sistine Chapel** Although every conclave has been [held at the Sistine Chapel since 1878](https://www.thesistinechapel.org/conclave), it was not always the fixed location for cardinals to decide on the next Pope. The first conclave to be held at the Sistine Chapel was in 1492\. But elections were held at various locations before a fixed setting was decided upon. Most were still held within Rome, but 15 have previously taken place outside of the Italian capital. [Some conclaves have even been conducted outside of Italy](https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/21/conclaves-through-time-the-long-and-short). The conclave of 1314-16 was held in France, and a century later, the conclave of 1415-17 was held in Germany. ## **Only Cardinals under the age of 80 participate in the conclave** There are currently [252 cardinals serving in the Catholic Church,](https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/documentation/cardinali---statistiche/composizione-per-area.html) but only 135 are eligible to vote in the conclave. This is because a cardinal over 80 is not permitted to participate in the process at the Sistine Chapel. This restriction came into place in 1970, under Pope Paul VI, who also recommended a maximum of 120 cardinals when electing a new Pope. For the conclave starting on May 7, [133 cardinals](https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-05/this-is-first-conclave-held-with-number-exceeding-120-electors.html#:~:text=The%20conclave%20set%20to%20begin,has%20exceeded%20the%20120%20limit.&text=A%20confirmed%20133%20Cardinals%20will,next%20Successor%20of%20St.%20Peter.) will vote at the Sistine Chapel. **Read More**:[_Pope Francis’ Legacy Is Celebrated by Mourners at His Funeral: ‘His Tolerance and Humility Changed the Catholic Church’_](https://time.com/7280693/pope-francis-funeral-legacy-celebrated-catholic-church-transformation/) ## **Eligible cardinals can choose not to participate** Despite being 76, Cardinal Angelo Becciu will not be part of the election for the next head of the Catholic Church. Becciu formally withdrew from the papal conclave on April 29, saying he would not participate [“for the good of the Church"](https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/disgraced-cardinal-becciu-will-not-participate-conclave-to-elect-pope) and that he will "obey... the will of Pope Francis." This comes after the cardinal [was convicted of embezzlement charges in December 2023](https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/angelo-becciu-conclave-withdrawal-embezzlement-conviction/). He maintains his innocence. In 2020, Pope Francis ordered Becciu to step down from his role as head of the Vatican’s saint-making office when the allegations came to light. Becciu was also stripped of “his rights connected to the cardinalate."  Ralph Fiennes portrayed the fictional Cardinal Lawrence in the Academy Award-winning film Conclave. Focus Features ## Papal conclaves have inspired several books and films Released in 2024, the movie _Conclave_, based on the 2016 novel of the same name, focuses on the fictional death of a Pope and the subsequent election process. After the passing of Pope Francis on April 21, [viewership spiked by 283%](https://variety.com/2025/film/news/conclave-streaming-views-pope-francis-death-1236375240/). _Conclave_ received largely positive reviews from [religious experts](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/apr/22/conclave-movie-pope-francis) for its largely accurate portrayal of the election process, and also [won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay](https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/conclave-wins-oscar-for-best-adapted-screenplay). Similarly, _The Two Popes_—a film released in 2019, which documents the change of Pontiff from Pope Benedict XVI to Pope Francis—[saw a sharp rise in viewing of 417%](https://variety.com/2025/film/news/conclave-streaming-views-pope-francis-death-1236375240/). ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/7282265/papal-conclaves-surprising-facts-history/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/7282265/papal-conclaves-surprising-facts-history/"},"headline":"10 Surprising Facts About Papal Conclaves","datePublished":"2025-05-03T14:33:45.000Z","dateModified":"2026-03-11T00:29:29.628Z","description":"The next papal conclave is set to begin on May 7. 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