Chapel locked
Cardinals seated in Sistine Chapel
Chalice
Cardinals vote at altar
How long will it take to reach a decision? In 1800, Pius VII was chosen after 105 days. The past five conclaves lasted an average of three days
How a Pope Gets Picked
The first Pope, St. Peter, was chosen by Jesus, but the fisherman's modern successors are elected. The 115 Cardinals eligible to vote for the leader of the Roman Catholic Church will be locked inside the Sistine Chapel and subjected to rules both new and old
THE PROCESS
1 Oaths and Appointments
The Cardinals swear an oath...
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