Coverage dated May 4, 2025

Ahead of conclave, Vatican staff to be sworn to secrecy under threat of excommunication

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Support staff for the cardinals who will elect Pope Francis' successor are taking an oath of secrecy on Monday before the conclave starts on Wednesday.

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The Columbian
Ahead of the conclave, Vatican staff must vow secrecy under threat of excommunication (opens The Columbian)
Published May 4, 2025
The Columbian's feed description
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Cleaners and cooks. Doctors and nurses. Even drivers and elevator operators.
NBC10 Philadelphia
Ahead of conclave, Vatican staff to be sworn to secrecy under threat of excommunication (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published May 4, 2025
NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description
Support staff for the cardinals who will elect Pope Francis' successor are taking an oath of secrecy on Monday before the conclave starts on Wednesday.
New York Post
Vatican staff must take oath of secrecy — or face Church’s gravest punishment — ahead of conclave (opens New York Post)
Published May 4, 2025
New York Post's feed description
Everyone from cooks to translators to elevator operators took an oath of secrecy at the Vatican on Monday — under threat of automatic excommunication — to prepare for this week's conclave.
Seattle Times
Ahead of the conclave, Vatican staff vow secrecy under threat of excommunication (opens Seattle Times)
Published May 4, 2025
Seattle Times's feed description
All Vatican personnel involved in supporting the upcoming papal conclave must take an oath of secrecy — under penalty of automatic excommunication.

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