The 133 cardinals who will participate in the conclave to choose the successor of the Pope Francis They are in complete isolation. He Vatican It has a series of measures that prevent contact with the outside, whether physical or digitally, and uses special technology to isolate them. Know how.
Vatican: What is technology to isolate cardinals in the conclave
It is clear: electronic devices are prohibited. Cardinals must deliver their cell phones, smart watches, computers and any device capable of transmitting or receiving signals.
The Vatican, in parallel, closes its airspace -in which only previously authorized safety and surveillance helicopters fly. Anti-Drone systems that detect and neutralize any device to approach are displayed.
Another method is Biometric systems to verify the identity of those who participate in the process. The documents used by cardinals are printed on special paper, which leaves marks if you try to photograph them or photocopy them. In addition, the votes are immediately destroyed once counted.
As complement they are used signal blockers, which create an electronic bubble in all the spaces that will be used for the conclave (from halls to halls). There is no possibility of making calls, sending messages or connecting to the Internet because the signal would never reach its destination in any directions.
The officials and officers sworn in the election of the new Pope
Different ecclesiastics and laity destined – approved by Cardinal Camarlengo and the three cardinals attending -,, They subscribed to the oath provided for in the Paulina Chapel, third lodge of the Apostolic Palace. In this way, the confidentiality commitment that governs during All the choice of the new Supreme Pontiff.
In total, there are 135 cardinals with the right to vote although, from the Vatican, they confirmed that they will be 133 those present to choose Francisco’s successor.
Source: Ambito
