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Time Out Abu Dhabi
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out Abu Dhabi
There's a new Italian café in Abu Dhabi and it's impossibly chic
There's a new reason to visit Saadiyat Island (as if we needed one) and it smells like espresso and tastes like la dolce vita. Café Ginori has officially opened at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi, and it's nothing short of a love letter to Italian elegance, fine craftsmanship and timeless style. This isn't your average café. As soon as you step into Café Ginori, you can expect to enjoy a fully immersive experience that pays tribute to the incredible heritage of Ginori 1735 porcelain (yes, that's almost 300 years of history), housed within one of Abu Dhabi's most iconic luxury resorts. Designed with flair and a dash of whimsy, the space is decked out with bold elements from Ginori's Domus home décor line. We're talking vibrant Oriente Italiano wallpaper, plush bespoke cushions, and beautiful custom-designed seating. It's a visual feast even before the food arrives so make sure you come ready to take some snaps. Speaking of food, the menu is a standout. Curated by the café's so-called 'Master of Plating' (yes, really), it's a modern ode to Italian classics. Expect artisanal pastries, vibrant antipasti, and really good espresso. Each dish is as beautiful as it is delicious, so prepare to be fed and wowed. Whether you're popping in for a quick cappuccino or lingering over a long, luxurious brunch, this spot is all about capturing the spirit of allegria – that uniquely Italian joy of life, flavour and design. So next time you find yourself on Saadiyat Island, make a detour to Café Ginori. It's where Mediterranean café culture meets St. Regis glamour – with a generous swirl of porcelain charm. If you need a refresher on The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, this a 5-star hotel on the shores of Saadiyat Island with 376 guest rooms. The resort offers three outdoor pools and a 25-meter indoor lap pool at The St. Regis Athletic Club. There's also the award-winning The Spa at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort and, of course, lots more dining options: Olea: All-Day Dining Sontaya: South East Asian Lemoni Garden by Sontaya: Rooftop Bar Mazi Abu Dhabi: Modern Greek The Manhattan Lounge: Bar and Lounge Buddha-Bar Beach Abu Dhabi: Pacific Rim Cuisine To book please call +971 2 498 8443 or email
The Herald Scotland
07-05-2025
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
How papal conclave will elect new pope to succeed Francis
The 267th pope will determine if the church will continue the reforms started by Francis, or choose a more conventional path. Cardinals and church staff are sworn to secrecy in all matters relating to the papal conclave, including being sequestered in the Sistine Chapel during voting. No communication with the outside world is permitted. Cardinals are not allowed internet access and can't have smartphones, computers, radios, televisions, or other devices. It's called a conclave from the Latin term cum clave, meaning "with a key." Here's what happens behind those locked doors: Can't see our graphics? Click here to view them. How secret are the papal conclave votes? Very The Sistine Chapel was completed in 1481, and its first papal conclave was in 1492. Conclaves have convened consistently at the chapel since 1878. The chapel's interior is known for its ceiling paintings by Michelangelo and for frescoes painted by Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, Rosselli, and others. More than 5 million tourists visit the chapel every year. The cardinals are sequestered inside the chapel during voting. They live at the Domus Sanctae Marthae, a guesthouse next to St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. It's where Pope Francis took lodging and it's a short walk to the Sistine Chapel. What security measures are taken for the conclave? Under church law, cardinals must gather within 15 to 20 days after the death of a pope to choose a successor. For the papal conclave, the Sistine Chapel is closed to the public and several security precautions are taken to prevent outside influence. ?The chapel and nearby rooms are electronically swept for cameras, or other surveillance or listening devices. ?Cardinals and support staff swear on the Bible, under penalty of excommunication, to keep all deliberations secret. ?Cardinals are secluded during the conclave and are forbidden from any communication with the outside world. ?A temporary wood floor, or platform, is added to protect the marble floor. ?Two temporary stoves are installed to burn ballots. ?Devices that jam electronic signals are installed on the chapel's walls. ?Wi-Fi access in the Vatican is shut down. ?The Vatican's Swiss Guards are stationed outside the chapel to prevent unauthorized entry. Once inside, a cardinal can't leave except for illness or extreme circumstances. Cardinals eat together during the conclave, but even the menu is restricted. Foods in which messages could be concealed, like pies or chicken, are prohibited. How many cardinals will vote for the pope? The Catholic Church has 252 cardinals worldwide. They are the senior officials of the church and are known collectively as the College of Cardinals. Only cardinals younger than 80 are allowed to vote in a conclave, under a rule called Ingravescentem Aetatem, established by Pope Paul VI in 1970. One cardinal, Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu of Italy, convicted of financial crimes, has said he will not vote. That leaves 135 eligible cardinals. If a cardinal turns 80 during the conclave, he can still vote. Two cardinals won't be there because of health issues: ?Antonio Canizares Llovera, archbishop of Valencia, Spain. ?John Njue, archbishop emeritus of Nairobi, Kenya. That leaves 133 eligible cardinals. While they are not required to vote for a fellow cardinal - the church's Canon Law says any baptized, unmarried man is eligible - only six non-cardinals have been elected pope in the church's history. The last was Urban VI, in 1378. On the first day of the conclave, cardinals celebrate Mass in the morning and gather in the Sistine Chapel at 4:30 p.m. They can hold one ballot on the first day. More: Betting odds rise for one favorite to be next pope and succeed Pope Francis How does voting take place? A set of 12 long wooden tables is placed inside the Sistine Chapel. Cardinals enter the chapel and swear on a Bible to keep deliberations secret. Those who are not voting are ordered to leave the chapel. The doors are closed. Each day, all the cardinals choose nine different cardinals by lot: Here's what happens, according to America: The Jesuit Review and RTVE: ?The first ballot, the only one of the first day, takes place. At their tables, cardinals use pens to write the names of their candidates on rectangular sheets of paper inscribed with "Elijo como Supremo Pontifice" or "I elect as Supreme Pontiff." They print or disguise their handwriting to maintain secrecy. ?Cardinals write a candidate's name below the inscription. They fold the paper and carry it to the altar, which has a large urn or chalice with a metal plate on it. ?They place the paper on the plate, slip the paper inside the urn, and return to their tables. ?The three scrutineers count and review the ballots, making sure the number of ballots matches the number of voting cardinals. Names on the ballots are read aloud and recorded. The reviewers check the ballots and recordings of the scrutineers. The work is done in view of all the cardinals. ?Used ballots are pierced by a threaded needle. When the count is finished, the thread is knotted and the ballots are burned in a special stove installed in the chapel. ?Chemicals are added to color the smoke black or white. Black smoke indicates no decision. White smoke announces a new pope. A candidate must have a two-thirds majority - 89 of 133 votes - to be elected pope. Voting continues on successive days, with two ballots in the morning and two more in the afternoon. If a choice isn't made in three days, voting is suspended for a day of prayer. Seven more ballots are conducted. If a decision isn't reached, voting is suspended for another day. The seven ballots and one day of suspension are conducted twice more. If a two-thirds majority isn't reached, the two candidates with the most votes enter runoff elections. The two candidates are not eligible to vote. However, in the last 12 papal conclaves since 1846, popes have been chosen within three to five days. What happens when a new pope is chosen? The dean of the College of Cardinals asks the newly elected pope if he accepts the election. The new pope then chooses his papal name, one that reflects his heritage, values and history. The ballots are burned, but this time white smoke billows from the chapel chimney to let the world know of the decision. The pope enters a chamber in the chapel known as the Room of Tears - named for the emotional reactions of popes who realize their new responsibilities. The room holds papal vestments of three different sizes. The pope dons the vestments and the cardinals pay homage. Then the pope is taken to the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, where a senior cardinal announces "Habemus Papam," the Latin term for "We have a pope" to the waiting crowd. The pope then addresses the crowd and gives his first blessing. CONTRIBUTING Ramon Padilla SOURCE USA TODAY Network reporting and research; Reuters; National Catholic Reporter; OSV News; Georgetown University; Vatican News; U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops; America: The Jesuit Review
Hindustan Times
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Papal Conclave: What do Cardinals eat during Pope's election?
As 133 cardinals get ready to convene in the Sistine Chapel for the papal conclave on May 7, the world closely monitors the election of the next pope as well as the centuries-old customs that control the process, including the cuisine the cardinals will eat while in seclusion, reported BBC. Also read: What was Pope Francis' final wish? Here's how late pontiff's popemobile will help children in Gaza When Pope Gregory X commanded the cardinals to be isolated from the outside world while selecting a new pope in 1274, the strict dietary regulations during the conclave were established, as reported by Legit. They were only allowed to eat one meal per day after three days, and then only bread, water, and wine after eight days in order to expedite the process. Even though these strict regulations were subsequently relaxed, delivering modest meals is still a common practice today. During the conclave, cardinals stay at the Domus Sanctae Marthae, a Vatican guesthouse that offers comfort and privacy. The food they are served is purposely plain and simple. Meals are prepared by religious sisters and typically include traditional dishes from the Lazio region, such as soups, pasta, small meat kebabs, and boiled vegetables—similar to basic hospital food. This simplicity is meant to prevent indulgence or distraction, helping the cardinals stay focused on the serious task of electing a new pope, as reported by The BBC. Cardinals frequently look for more casual settings to discuss the election, even if formal meals are extremely severe. Al Passetto del Borgo and Marcoantonio, two eateries close to the Vatican, serve Italian food like carbonara and rigatoni alla norcina. These places give cardinals a private setting in which to discuss and reach an agreement. Some of the previous dietary restrictions have been loosened by the Vatican in recent years. Cardinals were permitted to eat in neighbourhood eateries during the 2013 conclave, for example, as their last meals outside of seclusion. The main idea remains the same: simple meals are served during the conclave to help cardinals stay focused on their holy task of choosing the pope. Also read: Macron Interfering In Pope Election, Had Meeting With Cardinals From…: Reports| Vatican| Francis As the conclave nears, the world will watch not just for the new pope's announcement, but also for the continuation of these long-standing traditions that highlight the holy and serious nature of the papal election.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
For Fr William Nellikkal, Pope was a man who preached mercy and inclusion
Kochi: For Fr William Nellikkal , who spent 12 years at Vatican Radio and worked under two Popes, the papacy of Pope Francis was marked by a desire to communicate the mercy of Christ to the world. "I knew him from when he was a Cardinal as we stayed in the Domus Internationalis Paulus VI. He always lived in room No.205 while I was in No.2011. He was very simple in his habits and throughout his papacy, it was evident that he wanted the Church to adopt a stance of mercy towards people," he said. "I recall that he never came down for breakfast. When I asked him, he said he preferred a cup of tea and kept a kettle in his room. He invited me for tea, which was an enlightening time. I would always see him spending long hours in prayer in the chapel, and he preferred to stay on the sidelines during the mass." In keeping with his belief that the Church should be inclusive, Pope Francis announced the extraordinary jubilee of Mercy. He abolished the ritual of washing the feet of 12 men and instead included 12 persons of different identities, including men, women, the elderly, the young, children and the handicapped. "It sent out a message that the Church should be all-inclusive and supported women being appointed to various top positions." Fr Nellikkal said the Pope never celebrated his birthday but invited people living on the streets to the Vatican, spending the whole day with them. "He ensured setting up of special toilets and bath facilities for street dwellers of the Vatican and also provided them an area for laundry to wash and dry their own clothes, which is still live and active even now," he added. Kochi: For Fr William Nellikkal, who spent 12 years at Vatican Radio and worked under two Popes, the papacy of Pope Francis was marked by a desire to communicate the mercy of Christ to the world. "I knew him from when he was a Cardinal as we stayed in the Domus Internationalis Paulus VI. He always lived in room No.205 while I was in No.2011. He was very simple in his habits and throughout his papacy, it was evident that he wanted the Church to adopt a stance of mercy towards people," he said. "I recall that he never came down for breakfast. When I asked him, he said he preferred a cup of tea and kept a kettle in his room. He invited me for tea, which was an enlightening time. I would always see him spending long hours in prayer in the chapel, and he preferred to stay on the sidelines during the mass." In keeping with his belief that the Church should be inclusive, Pope Francis announced the extraordinary jubilee of Mercy. He abolished the ritual of washing the feet of 12 men and instead included 12 persons of different identities, including men, women, the elderly, the young, children and the handicapped. "It sent out a message that the Church should be all-inclusive and supported women being appointed to various top positions." Fr Nellikkal said the Pope never celebrated his birthday but invited people living on the streets to the Vatican, spending the whole day with them. "He ensured setting up of special toilets and bath facilities for street dwellers of the Vatican and also provided them an area for laundry to wash and dry their own clothes, which is still live and active even now," he added.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Electing a new pope: What happens next and what is a papal conclave?
The process by which a new pope is elected has undergone numerous changes in the nearly two millennia that the Catholic Church has existed, with the current procedure a combination of ancient traditions and modern updates as recent as 2013, reflecting changes instituted by Pope Benedict XVI. Even so, the essential ritual has remained largely unchanged for centuries. MORE: Pope Francis, everyman leader of the Roman Catholic Church, dies at 88 Pope Francis' death sets into motion a series of formalized rites and observances that occur during what is called the interregnum, which begins upon the pontiff's passing and ends with the election of his successor. The period of time during which the papacy is vacant is known as the sede vacante, Latin for "vacant seat." The pope's death is first ritually verified by the cardinal camerlengo, or chamberlain, who who runs the ordinary affairs of the Vatican city-state during the sede vacante. A traditional nine days of mourning then commences. This includes the pope's funeral, which per tradition is held within four to six days of his death, after his body lies in state for several days in St. Peter's Basilica. This also allows global dignitaries and heads of state to pay their respects and attend the funeral. MORE: Former Pope Benedict lying in state at St. Peter's Basilica It's also during the interregnum that all cardinals under the age of 80 who are eligible to participate are summoned to Rome to prepare for the secret conclave inside the Sistine Chapel to choose the next pontiff, a gathering that typically commences between 15 to 20 days after the pope's death. The cardinals spend the interregnum housed in private rooms in the Domus Marthae Sanctae -- essentially a residence hotel in the Vatican with dining facilities that usually houses visiting clergy and laity. Per tradition, the cardinals are cut off from the outside world, including televisions, phones, computers and newspapers. The College of Cardinals will cast as many as four ballots in a single day for the next pope, with a two-thirds majority required to elect a pontiff. After each vote, the ballots are burned and smoke is released from the Sistine Chapel's chimney as a signal to the throngs holding vigil in St. Peter's Square. Black smoke -- fumata nera in Italian -- indicates an inconclusive vote, while white smoke -- fumata bianca -- will signify that a new pope has been elected. If three days pass with no pope elected, voting can be suspended for a day to allow the cardinals time for reflection before the next round of ballots are cast. MORE: Pope Francis' election: Not a 'dry eye in the house' at Conclave, cardinal says Once the College of Cardinals elects a new pope, the candidate is formally asked in the Sistine Chapel if he accepts the election and, if so, to choose his papal name. While popes have the option of keeping their baptismal name, every pope for the last 470 years has chosen to change his name, usually to honor a predecessor and to signal their intention to emulate his example. The interregnum ends when the newly elected pope makes his first public appearance in his new role, stepping onto the central balcony at St. Peter's Basilica, overlooking St. Peter's Square, to bless the gathered crowd there after being introduced by the senior cardinal deacon with the traditional declaration "Habemus papum" – Latin for "We have a pope." Electing a new pope: What happens next and what is a papal conclave? originally appeared on
