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Pope has been chosen. the white smoke that hails a n wade by burninghe paper alone. today, chemical compounds are added to the ballots to color the smoke. modern conclaves usually only last for a few days. but in the 13th century they could go on for months. >> in the 13th century bribery would be involved. the rivalries of kings, people were basically stone walling, filibustering. >> in 1292 the cardinals assemble to elect a new pope. warring factions cannot reach the two-thirds majority and the conclave goes on for a full two years. >> without the pope, rome was a mess.
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