The Catholic Church’s cardinals are meeting next week at the Vatican to elect the new pope in a centuries-old process called conclave but the longest-ever in history was nearly three years long Lorenzo square taken from the “Loggia dei Papi” of the Palace of the Popes that hosted the longest conclave in the Catholic Church’s history An image of Pope Gregory X who was elected after the longest conclave in the Catholic Church’s history is exhibited in the Palace of the Popes in Viterbo An image of the cardinals who voted in the longest conclave in the Catholic Church’s history Italy (AP) — It was the mounting rage of citizens in Viterbo that put an end to the longest papal election in the history of the Catholic Church forging for the first time the word “conclave.” Viterbo is also considered the birthplace of modern conclaves where cardinals are confined to a single place until they elect a new pontiff and often need to negotiate before reaching a compromise on the final name the cardinals — summoned in Viterbo to elect the successor of the late Pope Clement IV — were split mainly between two factions and couldn’t reach a consensus before September 1271 As the cardinals continued to deliberate in Viterbo frustration rose among locals due to the lack of progress as political and internal struggles had cast a shadow over the election Those divisions stemmed from the cardinals’ allegiance to competing parties mainly supporters of the papacy and the Holy Roman Empire That was further complicated by personal and family ties making any agreement on the pope’s election extremely difficult The electing marathon led citizens ,who at the time had to pay for the cardinals’ room and board expenses “The cardinals left us a very important testimony where they said to be locked inside a palazzo discoperto a palace with no roof,” said Elena Cangiano an archaeologist at Viterbo’s medieval Palazzo dei Papi (Palace of the Popes) the cardinals ended up camping inside the unroofed palace “That’s reportedly testified by some holes found on the hall’s floor which could be those left by the tents’ poles,” she explained Then Viterbese also restricted the cardinals’ meals to bread and water to make them hurry up they started tearing off part of the roof of the large room that hosted the college of cardinals Those extreme conditions only lasted three weeks following which the cardinals were allowed access to the other rooms of the palace It would take another 15 months before Gregory X was chosen as the new pope That was the longest papal election ever: To avoid the same situation ever occurring again Gregory X promulgated a new apostolic constitution — called “Ubi Periculum” — that imposed strict regulations on the election and allowed to isolate the cardinals Gregory’s election was also seen as a “compromise,” with his name chosen to unite the divided college of cardinals and bring an end to the exhausting process Gregorio X decreed that cardinals were restricted to “one meal per day,” and later considers the city’s primacy a matter of pride ”This is the history of our city,” he said we care a lot about our medieval neighborhood we care about the pope palace that is truly wonderful and was struck by the history of the Viterbo conclave after a tour of the papal palace I did not know that first conclave started here Vatican history experts stress that modern conclaves still owe to Viterbo some of their key characteristics “Let’s say that the timing is now almost certainly respected also thanks to all that happened in Viterbo,” said Cangiano it doesn’t take that long to elect the pope.” Associated Press video journalist Isaia Montelione contributed to this report A LOCALLY OWNED NEWSPAPER DEDICATED TO THE SERVICE OF GOD AND MANKIND. Lorenzo square taken from the "Loggia dei Papi" of the Palace of the Popes that hosted the longest conclave in the Catholic Church's history An image of Pope Gregory X who was elected after the longest conclave in the Catholic Church's history An image of the cardinals who voted in the longest conclave in the Catholic Church's history It was the mounting rage of citizens in Viterbo that ended the longest papal election in the Catholic Church’s history forging for the first time the word “conclave.” The Viterbo election in the 13th century was a pivotal event in papal history lasting almost three years due to deep divisions among the cardinals over the name of the new pope Viterbo is also considered the birthplace of the modern conclave where cardinals are confined to a single place until they elect a new pontiff and often need to negotiate to reach a compromise on the final name The Viterbo conclave in the 13th century was a pivotal event in papal elections lasting almost three years – 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Basketball | December 28 Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here attends a mass on the third of nine days of mourning for late Pope Francis Pope Benedict XVI blesses the faithful as he arrives at St Cardinals walk in procession to the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican Cardinals stand in prayer inside the Sistine Chapel after they entered the conclave area for electing the successor of late John Paul I In the background on the wall Michelangelo’s famous fresco “The Last Judgement” takes an oath at the beginning of the conclave to elect the next pope in the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican White smoke is seen billowing out from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and announcing that a new pope has been elected on Wednesday One of the cells in which a Cardinal will live during the Conclave derived from historical studies including Miles Pattenden’s “Electing the Pope in Early Modern Italy 1450–1700,” and interviews with experts including Elena Cangiano an archaeologist at Viterbo’s Palazzo dei Papi (Palace of the Popes) it took almost three years — 1,006 days to be exact — to choose Pope Clement IV’s successor making it the longest conclave in the Catholic Church’s history It’s also where the term conclave comes from — “under lock and key,” because the cardinals who were meeting in Viterbo took so long the town’s frustrated citizens locked them in the room The secret vote that elected Pope Gregory X lasted from November 1268 to September 1271 It was the first example of a papal election by “compromise,” after a long struggle between supporters of two main geopolitical medieval factions — those faithful to the papacy and those supporting the Holy Roman Empire Gregory X was elected only after Viterbo residents tore the roof off the building where the prelates were staying and restricted their meals to bread and water to pressure them to come to a conclusion Gregory X decreed in 1274 that cardinals would only get “one meal a day” if the conclave stretched beyond three days with some taking place outside the Vatican walls Four were held in the Pauline Chapel of the papal residence at the Quirinale Palace Santa Maria Sopra Minerva or other places in Rome On 15 occasions they took place outside Rome and the Vatican altogether referred to by historians as the Western Schism there were rival claimants to the title of pope The schism produced multiple papal contenders splitting the Catholic Church for nearly 40 years The most prominent antipopes during the Western Schism were Clement VII The schism was ultimately resolved by the Council of Constance in 1417 The cloistered nature of the conclave posed another challenge for cardinals: staying healthy Before the Domus Santa Marta guest house was built in 1996 cardinal electors slept on cots in rooms connected to the Sistine Chapel Conclaves in the 16th and 17th centuries were described as “disgusting” and “badly smelling,” with concern about disease outbreaks “The cardinals simply had to have a more regular and comfortable way of living because they were old men many of them with quite advanced disease,” Pattenden wrote The enclosed space and lack of ventilation further aggravated these issues Some of the electors left the conclave sick but concerns about political interference soared during the longest conclave in Viterbo Gregory X decreed that cardinal electors should be locked in seclusion The purpose was to create a totally secluded environment where the cardinals could focus on their task without any political interference or distractions various popes have modified and reinforced the rules surrounding the conclave Pope John XII was just 18 when he was elected in 955 The oldest popes were Pope Celestine III (elected in 1191) and Celestine V (elected in 1294) who were both nearly 85 Benedict XVI was 78 when he was elected in 2005 We are thrilled to announce an exclusive study abroad opportunity during Summer 2025 in Italy designed specifically for UNLV Honors College students UNLV’s Office of Study Abroad Programs has coordinated a special 5-week study abroad experience in Viterbo featuring a course taught by HC Professor Heather Lusty This is a rare opportunity to earn the equivalent of 6 HON credits while immersing yourself in a new culture and creating unforgettable memories (please note: students wishing to earn the equivalent of 6 HON credits will need to work with their HC advisor to submit an additional course petition) This program is open to Honors College students from across the United States The overall cost of this 5-week summer program in Viterbo can vary based on living preferences, travel arrangements, etc. You can find more information about costs on USAC’s Viterbo page for 2025 Summer Session I including an interactive budget sheet which provides a detailed breakdown of all possible costs.  To offset costs, we strongly encourage you to apply for a number of scholarships. UNLV’s Office of Study Abroad Programs has kindly shared a list of Study Abroad Scholarship Opportunities many of which are applicable to this Viterbo summer program (please note the deadlines on this document have not been updated for this year but this is still a very handy list with active links).  In addition, USAC will award the first 10 UNLV Honors student applicants who sign up and enroll in Dr Viterbo has kept a fascinating historical record of its past better than almost any place in Italy. Protected by a medieval wall, Viterbo’s fountains, palaces, and churches all exemplify its glorious and eventful heritage of art and culture. You’ll study at Università degli Studi della Tuscia With over 10,000 local and international students the university enjoys a close association with Viterbo giving it a vibrant atmosphere often associated with university towns.  You will get to experience this within the shared community of Honors College students from UNLV and Honors students across the U.S if you take Professor Lusty’s HON 420 course For living accommodations students will share private apartments in Viterbo or may apply for a homestay opportunity to live with a local Italian or an Italian family Homestays are limited and not guaranteed.  Students will be able to get around the city by walking and taking local transportation Begin your online application to USAC’s Viterbo program Once you receive access to USAC’s online Gateway Account you’ll be able to complete the “preliminary course registration form” and select “Art Crime: Looting and Restitution” as your first choice You will be asked to select two alternate courses At any point in the application or planning stages you can contact the Office of International Programs at ip.advising@unlv.edu for support Please let us know that you are an Honors student interested in the Viterbo Summer Session I program We hope you will take advantage of this incredible opportunity to study abroad in Viterbo If you missed the Info Session that the HC hosted with the International Programs team you may view the full recording of the meeting and slides below:  Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Men's Basketball | 11/16/2024 12:46:00 AM Thanks for visiting This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page ‘DEI does not have a religious component,’ education expert says  Viterbo University in Wisconsin cited its Catholic identity to affirm its commitment to “diversity and inclusion” despite President Donald Trump’s recent order targeting DEI Two higher education experts told The College Fix that the school’s commitment to DEI conflicts with federal law and promotes divisive ideologies the President of Viterbo University sent a campuswide email forwarded to The Fix “Viterbo will continue to be a place where diverse backgrounds and experiences are welcomed and respected.” “New directives continue to raise concerns about diversity Viterbo University’s mission is not dictated by political shifts,” President Trietley stated “Our Catholic Identity and mission calls us to uphold the dignity of every individual and cultivate a sense of belonging … This commitment is not about any single program or policy; it reflects who we are as a Catholic He quoted Pope Francis and Pope John Paul II in his support of these policies ‘God calls on Christians to reject anything that discriminates or excludes and discards people,'” he stated Trietley sent another email telling the student body the Trump administration’s immigration policies are causing “uncertainty for students and employees.” He instructed students to “contact Campus Safety & Security” if they “are approached by an outside law enforcement official seeking access to facilities or student records.” he stated the “university does not track the immigration status of students.” The university’s DEI webpage states that it offers “programming and support for education and understanding while providing opportunities for student diversity Senior fellow Jonathan Butcher at the Heritage Foundation told The College Fix via email that “DEI does not have a religious component.” the core idea driving DEI is rooted in critical race theory which is opposed to traditional theories that emphasize reason and individual worth including racial preferences in college admissions adding that “…it advocates for equal outcomes regardless of our choices or decisions.” DEI requires the government to alter the scales of justice so that some receive more than they have earned while others receive less It is “discriminatory by definition,” Butcher told The Fix along with Viterbo University’s Office for Communications and the vice president and coordinator for DEI did not respond to repeated requests from The Fix over the past month for comment on potential policy changes in response to Trump’s executive actions or on how the university intends to align its stated values with federal law Manhattan Institute fellow Renu Mukherjee told The Fix via email that because the school receives federal funding The Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling in Students for Fair Admissions made clear that treating students differently based on their race or ethnicity is prohibited Further, one of Trump’s recent executive orders aims to eliminate all DEI practices across the federal government “Guidance released by the Department of Justice and Department of Education also enforce this ruling and the principles of colorblindness and equal opportunity expressed therein,” Mukherjee said She said it is possible for President Trietley to continue to foster a welcoming and supportive environment in line with the Catholic identity and mission while complying with the law “If Viterbo’s DEI programs discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity in any way propagate the notion in any way that racial minorities seek to equalize outcomes among various groups in any way then all that clearly sows division,” Mukherjee said She said efforts like these and the ideologies that support them as opposed to bringing students together in shared understanding.” Last year, the school introduced a new scholarship exclusively for female students pursuing medical school, The College Fix previously reported Additionally, in 2022, the communications department at Viterbo told employees to use the phrase “all” genders in place of “both” genders MORE: Nun who talked about ‘curtailing’ pro-life group has ‘support’ of Viterbo IMAGE CAPTION AND CREDIT: Viterbo University logo over an aerial view of the school; Viterbo University/Youtube Like The College Fix on Facebook / Follow us on Twitter Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" SXU’s Dreier celebrating with senior infielder Konnor Hutchings                             SXU Athletics Saint Xavier University’s (SXU)  baseball team started their series against Viterbo University on Thursday Ferrell Memorial Field and continued till Friday SXU took game one of the series with a final score of 4-10 while in game two Game 1 Viterbo vs Saint Xavier University 4-10 (W) Viterbo University took a 2-0 lead at the top of the first The Cougars stormed back at the bottom of the first by collecting homeruns to from utility player Max Waszkiewicz and senior infielder Jutsin Massingale.  The Cougars took control of the game at the bottom of the fourth where they had four home runs from senior outfielder recorded two of them to secure a huge win.  He also drove in five runs from four hits while Sophomore infielder/pitcher recorded his fifth win of the season as a pitcher whirrled 2.1 innings and he gave up one hit Game 2 Viterbo vs Saint Xavier University 2-5 (W) SXU’s game two was a 2-5 victory in which put the Cougars up 2-0 The game started off with SXU taking the advantage 0-2 after home runs from Jimenez and Flier Drier scored to give the Cougars momentum moving forward.  Viterbo made a comeback at the bottom of the fifth to make the score 2-3 but SXU quickly responded with two home runs from senior outfiler Sean Moore and Massingale.  Viterbo could not find their way back into the game and the Cougars held on for the win.  Jimenez final stat line was three hits in four at bats with a double and a stolen base.  Pitcher Trent Markezich logged 3.0 innings He did not allow any runner to base and also had three strikeouts.  Games three and four were played at Richard R SXU lost game three 4-3 but later recovered with a 3-1 win to win the series three games to one Game 3 Viterbo vs Saint Xavier University 4-3 (L) The Cougars opened up the scoring at the bottom of the second after a homerun from Flier.  SXU had the 0-3 upper hand and it seemed like they would come out victorious once again.   Viterbo completed their comeback at the top of the sixth to give them the 4-3 edge SXU couldn’t get any runs and the V-Hawks held on to win game three.  He prevented six hits with one earned run.  Massingale went 1-4 from the plate and had one run scored with a stolen base.  Game 4 Viterbo vs Saint Xavier University 1-3 (W) The V-hawks had momentum building entering game 4 looking to tie the series up but SXU had other plans with 1-3 triumph.  SXU scored their first homerun at the bottom of the first after Orzech reached first base after his hit went to third base This allowed Moore to reach home base and get his team on the scoreboard.  Moore hit the ball to the left field and junior infielder Beau Polickey scored the second homerun for the Cougars.  They scored their final home run at the bottom of the sixth after junior outfielder Shea Zbrozek reached first base after an error on the field Orzech ran from third base to home and SXU had their third run of the evening.  Overall the Cougars showed their quality against a tough team like Viterbo gave his opinions on the game and how thought of the team’s performance He stated “We played good defense all around for the most part I wish we scored a little more in some places that we needed SXU’s record is 18-16 as an overall record and 11-7 and they stand second in conference standings.  Their next mini will take place next Thursday when they take on Tuesday Game one is slated to start at 1:30 p.m while game two is set to start at 3:30 p.m — The Dickinson State Blue Hawks dropped its first game on Thursday before rebounding with a dominant 15-3 win over the Viterbo V-Hawks DSU's offense erupted for 15 runs on 11 hits in a five-inning rout of Viterbo The Blue Hawks move to 14-8 on the campaign and will be back in action on Friday 14 with another doubleheader against Dakota County Tech and Franklin & Marshall Step Afrika will perform at Viterbo on April 27 Blending percussive dance styles from traditional African dances historically African American fraternities and sororities and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive in the Viterbo University Fine Arts Center Main Theatre The performances are much more than dance shows; they integrate songs and pure energy makes each performance unique and leaves the audience with their hearts pounding is the first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping stepping has evolved into one of America’s cultural exports touring more than 60 countries across the globe and ranking as one of the top 10 African American Dance Companies in the U.S headlined President Barack Obama’s Black History Month Reception and performed at the first ever Juneteenth Celebration at the White House They are featured prominently at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture The group has also earned Mayor’s Arts Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Arts Education and was the first dance company to be inducted into the National Association of Campus Activities Hall of Fame.This performance is supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts It is also supported by a grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation Tickets are $69 for orchestra pit, $59 for main floor and lower balcony, and $49 for upper balcony seating, plus fees and sales tax. For more information or to order tickets, contact the Viterbo box office at 608-796-3100 or visit www.viterbo.edu/tickets Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly Download now at www.lacrossetribune.com/apps Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device The documentation operations related to the preventive archaeological investigations conducted in Piazza del Plebiscito An intervention planned as part of the redevelopment works of the paving of the square which has returned results of great historical and scientific relevance In parallel with the final stages of the survey operations are also underway to cover the emerged evidence so that the area can be handed over to Sector VI - Public Works and Maintenance of the City of Viterbo as early as Monday April 14.What emerged in the archaeological site goes far beyond expectations returning a stratified and complex picture of urban life in one of the most significant areas of Viterbo’s historic center the discoveries include numerous evidences that are intertwined with the deep history of the city: from medieval burials to wall structures that predate the current layout of the square to pipelines that testify to the continuous reorganization of urban space over the centuries One of the most impactful finds is the one related to the cemetery of the church of Sant’Angelo in Spatha a reality hitherto known only through documentary sources and never investigated in the field Archaeologists have identified as many as 45 depositions To these were added five graves referable to children in some cases finished with a tile covering and roofing in addition to being part of the customs of the time offers valuable information on the funerary practices in use in the town community of the time masonry of particular interest has emerged suggesting a different urban layout prior to the current arrangement of the square probably referable to rooms or buildings not yet fully identified testify to a long and articulated history of occupation of the area which is confirmed as a crucial junction in the urban morphology of Viterbo The layout of the masonry offers insights into a better understanding of the transformations undergone by this space over the centuries returning hitherto unpublished elements to historical and archaeological research No less significant are the stretches of pipelines that were found during the investigations attests to the continuous stratification and functional adaptation of this portion of the city hydraulic infrastructures often survive architectural and urban reorganizations constituting an eloquent trace of the daily life and practical needs of the urban community over time In view of thetechnical impossibility of leaving archaeological evidence in view - also so as not to compromise the continuation of public works - detailed and technologically advanced documentation was undertaken In addition to the usual photographic shots a laser scanner survey of the entire area affected by the excavation was carried out This methodology makes it possible to acquire data on each structure with very high precision ensuring a virtual and permanent reconstruction of the evidence will not be lost in the memory of research Belle Arti e Paesaggio for the province of Viterbo and southern Etruria has expressed its desire to return to the citizenry what emerged during the excavation The intention is to elaborate a multimedia narrative that can be the prerogative of everyone offering a fascinating and unprecedented cross-section of Viterbo’s history it is planned - upon completion of the study of the materials found particularly bone remains and ceramics - to organize a public exhibition This event will provide an important opportunity to raise public awareness of the wealth of heritage hidden under the city’s streets and the value of preventive archaeological research will thus continue to be a living space of the city digitally preserved and ready to be shared Thanks for visiting both Holy Cross basketball teams faced off against Viterbo The Holy Cross women’s basketball team took the 71-68 win but the men’s team took the 65-61 loss.  Senior guard Jordyn Smith added the first point of the day for the Saints but Viterbo responded by adding two layups to take the 4-1 lead Senior forward Grace Adams added two free throws but another layup from Viterbo kept it ahead at 6–4 The Saints then reclaimed the lead before a 5-0 run from Viterbo allowed it to retake the 15-11 lead.  Junior guard Audrey Tallent and Adams both added three points to pull the Saints ahead at 17-15 to start the second quarter but sophomore guard Lilly Toppen added two points to bring the score to 19-17.  Viterbo again tied the game but a free throw from Adams and two points from Smith pulled the Saints ahead at 22-19.  pulling ahead 27-23 before Viterbo added on a free throw A quick response from Adams and a layup from Tallent kept the Saints up 31-24 heading into halftime.  The two teams exchanged points to start off the third quarter It was nothing but net for the Saints as they stayed ahead before Viterbo tied the score at 44 but the Saints bounced back and moved ahead at 48-44 An 8-0 run from Viterbo brought it ahead 52-48 but a layup from freshman forward Allie Caldwell a free throw from Toppen and a jump shot from Hammel gave the Saints a close The fourth quarter looked no different as the two teams battled it out but a 5-0 run from Viterbo gave it the 57-55 lead before the Saints responded with a 7-0 run to regain the 62-57 lead A three-point run from Viterbo proved no match for the Saints as Smith added on a layup to bring the score to 64-60 but a 5-0 run from Viterbo tied up the score at 67 but a free throw from Viterbo closed the score to 69-68 Smith put in the final two points of the game and Adams led on the interior as she finished with a total of 11 rebounds The Saints now look ahead to face Indiana University of South Bend on Jan The Saints started off the first half strong as sophomore Aris Duni put in a layup making the score 2-0 A 14-0 run from Viterbo then brought the score to 14-2 before sophomore guard Joey Garwood added on a jump shot to bring the score to 14-4 Three more points from Viterbo made the score 20-6 but two free throws from Garwood made the score 20-8 adding on three more points before freshman forward Davide Brembilla responded with a free throw and a layup senior guard Nash Hostetler added a layup and a three-point shot and Garwood made a jump shot to close the score gap to 23-18 Viterbo added five more points before the Saints went on a 7-0 run Viterbo returned with three more points of its own but Duni took it from one coast to the other adding on a layup to bring the score to 36-29 Viterbo added on the final two points to make the score 38-29.  Viterbo added on the first four points of the second half but the Saints responded with a 14-0 run of their own to pull ahead 43-42 but the Saints responded to bring the score to 50-49 Garwood led with a total of 23 points alongside freshman forward Davide Brembilla The team now looks to face Indiana University of South Bend on Jan