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Long. that was in the year 1268. it sounds like you think this one will be shorter? >> no, but you know why -- it will definitely be shorter. they now call it a conclave, it means they're locked up and after a little while, they will start taking away their food rations. i can guarantee you, it won't be that long. and there will be a pope very soon. >> alisyn: very nice. all right. thanks so much for the update on the conclave, so nice. >> all right. >> alisyn: here is a closer look how the conclave will work, and the cardinals eligible to vote are those under 80 and they are sequestered withi...

Conclave meaning with key, a tradition that began in 1268. as the story goes the local officials became to fed up with the lack of decision of choosing a pope for two years so they were looked up and encouraged get done. le there was a call for unity of the church. >> shepard: then the walk into the sistine chapel. chanting the litany of the saints. under the frescoes of creation and the last judgment. each cardinal placed has handon the gospel to pledge vow of