Vatican Conclave

Conclave runs on modern twists to ancient rules

Ritual words, uttered in Latin, open and close the secret selection process of the new pope. It starts with "Extra omnes" - or "Everyone out" - expelling all but voting cardinals from the Sistine Chapel where conclave balloting takes place. It ends with "Accepto" - "I accept" - the solemn word the victorious cardinal utters to confirm the judgment ...