Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs in Arabic ADVERTISEMENTThe papal conclave will begin 15-20 days after the death of pope Francis. The closed-door assembly of the College of Cardinals – limited to 120 electors under current regulations – will be locked inside the Sistine Chapel, and start proceedings with a mass.In the afternoon a first ballot will be held. After each round, the ballots are burned. Black smoke signals an inconclusive vote; white smoke announces to the world that a new Pope has been chosen.Conclaves can last as little as one day but they have been known to go on for years too: here are a few of the historical outliers:The LongestConclave of 1268–1271Length: 2 years, 9 monthsLocation: Viterbo, ItalyReason for delay: Deep divisions among the cardinals, particularly between French and Italian factions, caused an impasse. Eventually, the local magistrates locked the cardinals in and even removed the roof of the palace to pressure them.Result: Election of Pope Gregory XConclave of 1314–1316Length: 2 years, 3 monthsLocation: Lyon, FranceReason for delay: Political conflict between French and Italian cardinals.Result: Election of Pope John XXIIConclave of 1415–1417Length: 2 yearsLocation: Constance (part of the Council of Constance)Reason for delay: It was part of the effort to end a great schism in the church, with multiple claimants to the papacy.Result: Election of Pope Martin V, ending the schism.ADVERTISEMENTThe shortestConclave of 1503 (October)Length: A few hoursElected: Pope Julius IIContext: Giuliano della Rovere was a powerful cardinal and widely favoured—he was elected almost immediately after the conclave opened.Conclave of 1939Length: 1 day (March 1–2)ADVERTISEMENTElected: Pope Pius XIIContext: Eugenio Pacelli, the Secretary of State under the previous pope, Pius XI, was the clear favourite and received overwhelming support on the third ballot.Conclave of 2005Length: 2 days (April 18–19)Elected: Pope Benedict XVIADVERTISEMENTContext: Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, a well-known theologian and Dean of the College of Cardinals, was elected quickly after just four ballots.
rewrite this title in Arabic Conclaves through time – the long and short
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