popevote2005

ok, so despite being decidedly non-catholic.....i am wrapped up in the conclave.....yeah...i DID listen to all 22 hours of angels and demons on cd....driving back from vermont last spring break....and i find the tradition and the intrigue fascinating......despite the numerous on-line articles...some things remain vague.....do these 115 cardinals have to stick it out in the sistine chapel until the vote is conclusive......or can they leave to go to the potty or to sleep til tomorrow.......what's the deal?.........these guys are all 60+ and certainly to be on multiple medications......they could not possibly handle an extended all-nighter.......but no body seems to be able to explain that aspect of the election.....is it debate until they drop...or is this a session by session gentlemanly debate....with time out for bathroom breaks, bottled water.....and some cnn..........