Le Forum Catholique

After the oath is taken, everyone not connected with the conclave is ordered out with the Latin words “Extra omnes,” “Everybody out!” The Sistine Chapel and the Domus Sanctae Marthae are then closed to unauthorized persons by the camerlengo, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone. Outside the conclave, the camerlengo is assisted by the sostituto (Archbishop Giovanni Becciu) of the Secretariat of State, who directs Vatican personnel to protect the integrity and security of the conclave.