Papal Conclave | April 05, 2005

Since 1059 it has been the duty of the College of Cardinals to elect the position of Pope, and since 1274 it has been their duty to do such in seclusion. This private meeting is known as the conclave, the term stemming from the Latin phrase cum clavi “with a key” referring to the locking away of the electors during this process. Today, the conclave takes place inside the Sistine Chapel in the Palace of the Vatican.

See Father Moon's Letter to the Vatican