"There is much focus on the College of Cardinals with the Funeral of Francis and the conclave to follow. It is funny and sad to think that the term 'conclave' means, 'with a key.' Things were so bad by the 13th Century as it often took years to elect a pope due to political interference. This led to mandate by Pope Gregory X during the Second Council of Lyons in 1274. Cardinals electors would be locked in seclusion cum clave (with a key) and not permitted to leave until a new pope had been elected. . . ."
In a recent commentary, Msgr. Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish, Washington, DC) reflected on what a Cardinal is and how the College of Cardinals functions.
To access Msgr. Pope's complete post, please visit:
Community in Mission: Of Conclaves and Cardinals (23 APR 25)
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