How a new Pope is chosen: A step-by-step look at the Papal Conclave
Next week’s conclave to elect the successor to Pope Francis as leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics is a solemn affair steeped in centuries-old traditions.
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- May 5, 2025The conclave to choose a new pope is about to begin
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