Editing Pope Innocent XIII (section)

===Papal election===
{{main|1721 Papal conclave}}
After the death of [[Pope Clement XI]] in 1721, a conclave was called to choose a new pope. It took 75 ballots just to reach a decision and choose Conti as the successor of Clement XI.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://catholicherald.co.uk/ch/innocent-xiii-a-steady-hand-at-the-tiller/ | title=Innocent XIII: A Steady Hand at the Tiller | date=10 May 2021 }}</ref> After all candidates seemed to slip, support turned to Conti. The curial factions also turned their attention to him. His high reputation for ability, learning, purity, and a kindly disposition secured his election, which occurred the morning of 8 May 1721. He chose the name of Innocent XIII in honour of [[Pope Innocent III]]. On the following 18 May, he was solemnly crowned by the [[protodeacon]], Cardinal [[Benedetto Pamphili]].