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Verturbo, they took the roof off. by the way three cardinals died from the exposure during that conclave because of that. when that can clave was over in 1271. the pope elected, gregory x. called and said we'll reduce it to one meal a day and then bread and water. >> there's an urgency. and while it has changed over the years. you're saying not too long they still had to sleep in the pauline chapel and share a cot, is that right? >> they used to sleep on cots. used to use common bathrooms, the old cardinals had to wait in line in the middle of the night. this pauline chapel that we're going to...

♪ >> what we're watching now, this is the last step before the conclave begins. this is the procession through the hall of blessings. a lot of famous frescoes there from michelangelo, the crucifixion of st. peter. and what we're hearing is basically a chant. the cardinals are saying out the name of a particular saint. and then they are all saying in unison "pray for us." and when they're done, with the chanting, jim, they go into a hymn for the holy spirit, right? >> exactly. you know, i think one of the things to me that's interesting about this, as this day has gone on for the mass this mo...

Live from rome, chris cuomo and anderson cooper leads cnn's special coverage as catholic cardinals elect a new pope. stay with cnn, on tv, online and your mobile app for the latest updates from the conclave. be there when the white smoke rises from the vatican and the new pope is introduced to the world. chris cuomo, anderson cooper, live from rome. a new pope. a cnn special report. ♪ welcome back, everyone, i'm chris cuomo. i want to welcome our viewers in america and all around the world. we are in rome. over my shoulder, the famous st. peter's square inside, we are waiting for the 115 c...

Outside watching them and waiting. it is no small burden, not quantitatively or subjectively, is it? >> no. i mean first of all talk about the supernatural level. the catholic belief is the pope is the vicar of christ on earth. christ's representative on earth and successor of st. peter. it doesn't get more awesome than that. the purely human level the influence of the papacy doesn't stop at borders of the catholic church. i've interviewed former socievi in europe, their lives are different because 0 pope john paul ii. these cardinals have to be profoundly aware of how awesome the choice await...

Face-to-face meetings as well. in the meantime, we're also keeping our eyes on another rainy place. it's st. peter's square. where any minute now, the cardinals of the catholic church will begin their meeting in the sistine chapel to elect a brand-new pope. great first gig! let's go! party! awwwww... arigato! we are outta here!