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Dr. Jim Denison
In 1268, cardinals gathered to elect a new pope. They became deadlocked and continued meeting for almost three years. Local magistrates and residents became so frustrated that they locked the cardinals into a room until a decision was reached.
This is where the term conclave originates, meaning “with a key” in Latin.
The cardinals were fed only bread and water passed through a window. When this did not expedite the process, the magistrate removed the roof of the room to “let the Holy Spirit in.” This led to the election of Pope Gregory X, who laid the foundation for the conclave process still used today.
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