VATICAN CITY
Vatican Insider
This afternoon the Master of the Papal Ceremonies, Msgr. Guido Marini will pronounce the “Extra-Omnes” phrase, ordering all cardinals other than the cardinal electors to leave the Sistine Chapel. The first voting session will ensue
Vatican Insider staff
Vatican City
As Vatican Radio reports, at 16:15 (CET) the 115 cardinal electors will “gather in the Pauline Chapel for a moment of collection and prayer and from there they will process in order of precedence through the Sala Regia to the Sistine Chapel invoking the Holy Spirit.” The procession will begin at 16:30, with the Cross and the Book of Gospels carried at the front.
After chanting the Veni Creator, cardinals will swear an oath to observe the rules of Conclave which include maintaining fidelity to the election of the Pope, maintaining secrecy and never supporting or favouring interference.
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