Elections
The Papal Election of 1492: Rodrigo Borgia and the Conclave that Made him Pope Alexander VI
On the morning of August 11, 1492, Rodrigo Borgia was elected Pope, taking the name Alexander VI and yelling “I am Pope! I am Pope!” The throngs of Romans in the Piazza di San Pietro shared in his excitement. But for some, the Papal Election of 1492 seemed to indicate Read more…
