💨 Abstract

In the 13th century, the longest papal election in history took place in Viterbo, Italy, lasting almost three years due to deep divisions among cardinals. The citizens, frustrated by the lack of progress, resorted to locking the cardinals in the papal palace, giving birth to the term "conclave." This event marked the birth of modern conclaves, where cardinals are confined until they elect a new pope.

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