In an interesting twist to the solemn process, Dolan plans to take along a biography of the artist Michelangelo, whose masterpieces decorate the Sistine Chapel, thus marrying the sacred act of selection with the profound artistry that surrounds it. He notes the lengthy, ritualistic voting process that characterizes the conclave, revealing how cardinals often find themselves in silence while waiting for results from the secret ballots.
Despite the gravity of the occasion, Dolan encourages his colleagues to prepare for moments of waiting, underscoring that they will spend significant time observing the intricate rituals involved in the papal selection. His personal experiences from the last conclave in 2013 serve as both a guide and a prelude to the contemplative atmosphere of the Vatican during this important event.
Despite the gravity of the occasion, Dolan encourages his colleagues to prepare for moments of waiting, underscoring that they will spend significant time observing the intricate rituals involved in the papal selection. His personal experiences from the last conclave in 2013 serve as both a guide and a prelude to the contemplative atmosphere of the Vatican during this important event.
