The longest conclave lasted 33 months. In 1268, before Pope Gregory X was elected residents from Viterbo, north of Rome, tore the roof off the building where to cardinals were staying and only feed them bread and water in hopes make them chose a Pope quickly.


- linda 3-13-2013 9:05 pm

according to wiki, it still took them a year to decide. thats how good italian bread can be.
- dave 3-13-2013 9:28 pm [add a comment]





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