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What a papal conclave means: process, history, and key facts

A papal conclave is the formal process by which the College of Cardinals elects a new pope when the see becomes vacant. The word “conclave” comes from the Latin “cum clave...

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Pope Francis and the Conclave: A Detailed Guide to the Election of a New Pope

A papal conclave is the formal assembly of cardinals convened to elect a new pope, a process governed by a strict blend of canon law, centuries-old tradition, and practical proc...

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