Event Brief
Cardinal Caught with Phone During Pope Election Conclave
Filed: Mar 01, 2026 at 1:03 AM ET
Summary: A cardinal was found with a cellphone during the conclave to elect Pope Leo XIV, causing a security breach.
WHO: Cardinals
WHAT: Found with cellphone during conclave
WHEN: Mar 01, 2026 at 12:08 AM ET
WHERE: Sistine Chapel
WHY: Massive security breach during election
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