The Papal Conclaves

""The Papal Conclaves: As They Were And As They Are"" is a historical book written by Thomas Adolphus Trollope in 1876. The book provides a detailed account of the process of electing a new pope in the Catholic Church, from its origins in the 13th century to the present day. Trollope examines the various rules and procedures that have been established over the centuries to govern the papal conclave, including the role of the cardinal electors, the voting process, and the various rituals and traditions associated with the election. He also provides insights into the political and social context of past papal elections, including the influence of powerful families and nations. In addition, Trollope offers his own commentary on the contemporary state of the papacy and the challenges facing the Catholic Church in the modern world. Overall, ""The Papal Conclaves: As They Were And As They Are"" is a comprehensive and informative study of one of the most important institutions in the Catholic Church.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.