The Papal conclave of 1458: an insider’s view
Australian Academy of the Humanities 2025-05-16
Summary:
In the lead-up to this year’s papal election we heard a lot about the conditions of secrecy binding the participants. A code of secrecy has been in force since 1274. Nonetheless, in the aftermath of a conclave information about the proceedings may seep out unofficially. Indeed, we have a dramatic account written by the pope […]
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