Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - CNN - 20180331:07:18:00
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. but 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. robber gangs wanted to dominate the city, and to a great extent did.