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Conclave: How is a new pope elected?

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Conclave: How is a new pope elected?

Conclave: How is a new pope elected?

How will the new head of the Catholic Church be chosen?

Pope Francis’s death has set off centuries-old traditions which will culminate in cardinals electing a new pontiff through a conclave.

Here’s what you need to know about the highly-secretive process.


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