How has the process for selecting popes in the conclave changed since Saint Peter?
Election of a Pope is an activity of great importance to the Catholic believers. It is a complex process that involves several stakeholders and can take several days before the best person for the job is selected.
Before starting the activity, all cardinals involved must take an oath as soon as they get into the conclave stating that they will follow the rules and regulations stipulated by the Catholic laws of electing a Pope. Thy must also declare that they will maintain high levels of secrecy about the voting process and other deliberations.
There is a penalty that is a heavy penalty that is charged to a cardinal who discloses anything about the conclave. With the support from various sources, this paper seeks to find out the process for selecting popes in the conclave has changed since the time of Saint Peter.
