Fake cardinals, seagulls stealing the show, and dodgy smoke: The Conclave's most bizarre moments - as cardinals continue choosing Pope Francis' successor
08-05-2025 13:42 via dailymail.co.uk

Fake cardinals, seagulls stealing the show, and dodgy smoke: The Conclave's most bizarre moments - as cardinals continue choosing Pope Francis' successor

In 2013, child abuse protestor Ralph Napierskiposed as a cardinal in an attempt to disrupt the conclave. Guards noticed his robes were too short and his fascia pink rather than red
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