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 Napierski posed as a cardinal in an attempt to disrupt the conclave. Guards noticed his robes were too short and his fascia pink rather than red

May 8, 2025 - 13:09
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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 Napierski posed as a cardinal in an attempt to disrupt the conclave. Guards noticed his robes were too short and his fascia pink rather than red