Here's everything you need to know about a conclave, the secret, centuries-old process used to select a new pope.

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When a pope dies or resigns, the Catholic Church follows an ancient, secretive process called the conclave to elect his ...

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The next pope will join a storied list of past leaders of the Holy See, with the first pope of the 20th century being elected ...

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In a matter of days, 135 eligible cardinals from around the world will gather in Rome for a papal conclave in order to choose ...