Heirs of the Fisherman

A portrait of the modern Vatican reveals the striking changes to the papal succession procedures made by Pope John Paul II, looking at the increasingly diverse makeup of the College of Cardinals, the secret conclave in which members select a new pope, the complex rituals involved, and the political [...]
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A portrait of the modern Vatican reveals the striking changes to the papal succession procedures made by Pope John Paul II, looking at the increasingly diverse makeup of the College of Cardinals, the secret conclave in which members select a new pope, the complex rituals involved, and the political intrigues that affect the outcome.