Following Pope Francis' death, the Vatican is set to conduct a conclave in May to elect a new pope. Cardinals will gather in the Sistine Chapel, a secretive process shrouded in political and religious intrigue. The upcoming selection process sparks comparison to historical papal elections. Francis' memoir sheds light on past voting dynamics, revealing candid insights into the political maneuvering involved. Author Robert Harris also explores the complexities of the conclave in his novel 'Conclave,' highlighting the interplay between spiritual significance and political strategy.
God is supposed to move the cardinal electors to choose the Pope, but there's also quite a lot of politics as well in between meetings in the Sistine Chapel.
The book focuses on the dean of the College of Cardinals that chooses the pontiff, and his role in the backroom dealings, hidden agendas and leaks preceding a final two-thirds majority vote for a surprise candidate.
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