As it approaches the next papal conqueror, which begins on May 7, the Cardinals enjoy their last moments of freedom in their favorite Rome restaurants, shortly before they are isolated in the Vatican’s secrecy for the election of the next Pope. According to the BBC, before the last election of 2013, many cardinals were seen to dine in the historic “Al Passetto di Borgo”, just 200 meters from St. Peter’s Basilica. There, Cardinal Donald Werl preferred the lasagna, while the Italian cardinal, Francesco Kokopalmeraio – from the prevailing of the then vote – rumored to prefer roasted squid. And it’s not accidental. During the Conclavian, which takes place inside the Sistina hats, the 135 cardinals are completely isolated: they vote, eat and sleep under strict surveillance, without any contact with the outside world. Neither phones, nor messages – only tobacco emerging from Sistina’s chimney shows whether a new pope has been elected (white tobacco) or if a new round of voting is required (black […]
Source: News Beast
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