The Christian Post12d
This week in Christian history: Papal election secret ballot instituted, Ulf Ekman converts to Catholicism, Balthasar Hubmaier martyred
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include Ulf Ekman converting to Catholicism, the martyrdom of Balthasar ...
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What is a Conclave and how is new pope is selected as Francis in 'critical condition'
The secret ballot system, introduced by Pope Gregory XV in 1621, aims to reduce overt political influence, though factions inevitably form. Each Cardinal writes their choice on a ballot ...
Wales Online25d
How a new Pope is chosen and why white smoke is so important?
The secret ballot system, introduced by Pope Gregory XV in 1621, aims to reduce overt political influence, though factions inevitably form. Each Cardinal writes their choice on a ballot ...
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What is a Conclave? Process to select a Pope explained as Francis undergoes hospital treatment
As Pope Francis continues to recover from bronchitis ... The ballot itself is secret and was introduced on 1621 by Gregory XV to try and avoid overt politicking but the Conclave is inevitably ...
Daily Courier9d
Highlights in History: March 12
Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, and Francis Xavier were canonized as Saints by Pope Gregory XV along with Teresa of Avila, Philip Neri and ...