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In 2013, child abuse protestor Ralph Napierski (left, having a picture with Cardinal Sergio Sebiastiana outside the Vatican) posed as a cardinal in an attempt to disrupt that year's conclave. He was only rumbled when guards noticed his robes were too short and his fascia (sash) was pink rather than red

Fake cardinals, seagulls stealing the show, and dodgy smoke: The Conclave’s most bizarre moments – as cardinals continue choosing Pope Francis’ successor

With cardinals again having failed to find a successor to Pope Francis…