Monday, March 11, 2013

A Rough Guide To The Papal Conclave : The Two-Way : NPR

A Rough Guide To The Papal Conclave : The Two-Way : NPR: "The selected candidate is asked if he accepts the post. He can, theoretically, refuse, though this is extremely unlikely. (Pope John Paul I is said to have come close, muttering, "No, oh, please no" when he was asked.)

He chooses his new name, the cardinals pledge obedience, and the new pontiff is then dressed in his white robes with the help of a tailor. Three sizes have been prepared: small, medium and large."

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