Menu during the conclave under special rigor. It will go to the plates
Already on Wednesday, May 7, the conclave will begin, during which the new pope will be elected. 133 cardinals from 71 countries have already arrived in the Vatican – this is a record number of members of the congregation so far. Punctually at 16.30 the cardinals are to be closed in Sistine chapel And the clause regime will start.
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Menu of cardinals during the conclave. It will hit the plates of the elector
All, even the smallest details related to the conclave are covered by restrictive principles. It is forbidden to bring and use any recording devices, reproducing or transmitting voice, image or text. The Sistine chapel was searched by technical experts to make sure that no unauthorized equipment was installed there. Even military signal jampers were installed there so that even a shadow of information from secret sessions did not get into the outside world. In addition, rooms for cardinals at the House of Saint Marta and in the older building adjacent to it were drawn.
The menu of cardinals during conclave. According to the portal « Il Messaggero », the participants of the conclave will not be able to eat anything that comes from the outside, every meal will be prepared by the Sisters of Mercy of Saint. Wincenty and Paulo.
Modest breakfasts and dinners, abundant dinners
According to Italian media, breakfast cardinals will be modest – they will consist of coffee or tea, bread and jam. Dinners are also to be more modest. Dinners will be abundant, consisting of a starter, two dishes and fruits. On cardinal plates will be served « meals that are not too sophisticated: rice, pasta seasoned with simple sauces, white meats, baked fish, grilled vegetables, salads and seasonal fruits. » Water and wine will be available for drinking.
The dishes are to be simple, referring to the traditions of the regions of Lacjium and Abruzzo. According to the BBC, the menu is to include spaghetti, minestrone and cooked vegetables.
(Source: IL Messaggero, BBC)
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Manu cardinals are covered by strict restrictions.
