Volume Up: Cardinal electors chant the Veni, Creator Spiritus as they gather in the Sistine Chapel before taking the oath. This ancient hymn calls upon the Holy Spirit to guide their hearts in selecting the new Pope.
Veni, Creator Spiritus,
mentes tuorum visita,
imple superna gratia
quae tu creasti pectora.

Come, Holy Spirit, Creator blest,
and in our souls take up Thy rest;
come with Thy grace and heavenly aid
to fill the hearts which Thou hast made.