[Misc] Pope Francis RIP - New Pope Elected 08/05

[US Seagull]

 

[BluesRockDJ]

I'm well into my 80's so this could be the last Papal election I see. Each to their own but quite understand its not for you.

At least you're in the right age to show an interest......when will they appoint a younger Pope ?

 

[The Oldman]

At least you're in the right age to show an interest......when will they appoint a younger Pope ?

Good point. Can I just add I watch this not for religious reasons but for me this is like watching General election or USA president. These are important moments in my history

 

[US Seagull]

At least you're in the right age to show an interest......when will they appoint a younger Pope ?

Probably never. Most cardinals fancy a go themselves at some point, so appointing a 40 year-old pope would mean no more chances for the next several decades.

 

[Official Old Man]

I know the black smoke white smoke thing, but is there a set time for smoke. ie do they stop at 8 pm and declare then if they've made a desicion?
If not, what causes the black smoke to be burnt?
Watching and slow hand clap from crowd.

 

[US Seagull]

I know the black smoke white smoke thing, but is there a set time for smoke. ie do they stop at 8 pm and declare then if they've made a desicion?
If not, what causes the black smoke to be burnt?
Watching and slow hand clap from crowd.

Based on knowing nothing about it, but having watch Conclave, I think it ends when they are done. They'll vote, count the votes, announce the results (only to the Conclave) and then decide if they fancy having another vote or knock it off for the day. I read that they only expect a single vote today, so it'll be done when it's done.

That's when they'll do the smoke.

tl;dr; I don't think there's a set time.

 

[The Oldman]

It’s black smoke

 

[JamesAndTheGiantHead]

We’ve made it lads.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

We’ve made it lads.

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Finally lording it over AS Roma in their own backyard

 

[Zeberdi]

I know the black smoke white smoke thing, but is there a set time for smoke. ie do they stop at 8 pm and declare then if they've made a desicion?
If not, what causes the black smoke to be burnt?
Watching and slow hand clap from crowd.

They burn the ballots and use cartridges in a separate flue to colour the smoke.

On the first day of the Conclave there’s only one round of votes (and it’s usually black smoke)

Tomorrow there will be four votes (two in the morning and two in the afternoon.) and every day after that until a Pope is chosen.

The ballots are burned after two rounds of voting, unless a pope is chosen.

 

[DavidinSouthampton]

You're actually watching it ? Sad
Until they appoint a woman Pope (never going to happen) and allow Catholic Priests to marry, thus hopefully stopping the children abuse, then I would be happy. How many of their flock at Sunday masses worldwide are married ?

I agree about the allowing priests to marry bit, and about women priests. I am a member of the Methodist Church which has had women ministers for several decades.
BUT I can‘t See any correlation between allowing priests to marry and child abuse. It reminds me of a conversation i had very nearly 40 years ago talking about a gay male couple who had just moved in next door to us. We had two small girls at the time - aged 4 and 2 - and the person I was talking to asked me if it worried me with the girls and the neighbours.
I pointed out that the last thing a happy male homosexual couple is going to be interested in is two little girls, who might interest heterosexual paedophiles.

 

[Lindfield by the Pond]

what do they do to make white vs black smoke? I guess a bit of tyre for the black smoke, but it will have to get a bit of heat before it goes black, so could be white before it goes black? Oh the intrigue.
Also, they are not allowed out until they have elected. Where do 80 year olds sleep in the cistern chapel? There are 180 of them. Sleeping in the pews? No comfy beds, camp beds brought in? Does someone cook for them, or they cook over the voting slips with a rubberesq flavour, or bags of crisps?

 

[BNthree]

what do they do to make white vs black smoke? I guess a bit of tyre for the black smoke, but it will have to get a bit of heat before it goes black, so could be white before it goes black? Oh the intrigue.
Also, they are not allowed out until they have elected. Where do 80 year olds sleep in the cistern chapel? There are 180 of them. Sleeping in the pews? No comfy beds, camp beds brought in? Does someone cook for them, or they cook over the voting slips with a rubberesq flavour, or bags of crisps?

The 80 year old cardinals and older aren’t allowed to take part in the conclave

 

[Van Cleef]

what do they do to make white vs black smoke? I guess a bit of tyre for the black smoke, but it will have to get a bit of heat before it goes black, so could be white before it goes black? Oh the intrigue.
Also, they are not allowed out until they have elected. Where do 80 year olds sleep in the cistern chapel? There are 180 of them. Sleeping in the pews? No comfy beds, camp beds brought in? Does someone cook for them, or they cook over the voting slips with a rubberesq flavour, or bags of crisps?

I bet one of them has sneaked a phone in to watch the Arse under his sleeping bag.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

There are 135 votes. Every time there is a ballot the votes are burnt with something to make it appear black. The elected pope must get at least 90 of the 135 votes. I think (but can’t be sure) if a cardinal doesn’t get a minimum number of votes they are eliminated and the vote goes on.

Something like that, anyway.

 

[Zeberdi]

what do they do to make white vs black smoke? I guess a bit of tyre for the black smoke, but it will have to get a bit of heat before it goes black, so could be white before it goes black? Oh the intrigue.
Also, they are not allowed out until they have elected. Where do 80 year olds sleep in the cistern chapel? There are 180 of them. Sleeping in the pews? No comfy beds, camp beds brought in? Does someone cook for them, or they cook over the voting slips with a rubberesq flavour, or bags of crisps?

Literally just answered 2 posts up. They use coloured cartridges to make the black and white smoke - the ballot papers are burned separately.

They aren’t locked in the Sistine Chapel for a week! . Mind you, with a name like the “Cistern” Chapel as you called it, guess having a plss won’t be much of a problem

All the Cardinals stay in a guest house attached to St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican - nuns prepare their food and they sleep in rooms. They are driven to the Chapel each day by bus.

Domus Sanctae Marthae - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Petunia]

what do they do to make white vs black smoke? I guess a bit of tyre for the black smoke, but it will have to get a bit of heat before it goes black, so could be white before it goes black? Oh the intrigue.
Also, they are not allowed out until they have elected. Where do 80 year olds sleep in the cistern

Literally just answered 2 posts up. They use coloured cartridges to make the black and white smoke - the ballot papers are burned separately.

They aren’t locked in the Sistine Chapel for a week! . Mind you, with a name like the “Cistern” Chapel as you called it, guess having a plss won’t be much of a problem

All the Cardinals stay in a guest house attached to St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican - nuns prepare their food and they sleep in rooms. They are driven to the Chapel each day by bus.

Domus Sanctae Marthae - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

chapel? There are 180 of them. Sleeping in the pews? No comfy beds, camp beds brought in? Does someone cook for them, or they cook over the voting slips with a rubberesq flavour, or bags of crisps?

I was just composing my comment when you pulled the flush on me

 

[Peacehaven Wild Kids]

 

[Ooh it’s a corner]

I bet one of them has sneaked a phone in to watch the Arse under his sleeping bag.

I really don’t think priests ‘watching the Arse’ would be a good move in light of recent history!!

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

what do they do to make white vs black smoke? I guess a bit of tyre for the black smoke, but it will have to get a bit of heat before it goes black, so could be white before it goes black? Oh the intrigue.
Also, they are not allowed out until they have elected. Where do 80 year olds sleep in the cistern chapel? There are 180 of them. Sleeping in the pews? No comfy beds, camp beds brought in? Does someone cook for them, or they cook over the voting slips with a rubberesq flavour, or bags of crisps?

Give Conclave a watch, and all will be explained!