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The papal conclave, the secretive process of selecting the next pope, is a pivotal event for the Catholic Church and beyond. As the world awaits the outcome, understanding the conclave's intricacies ...

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The conclave is expected to convene in May, following nine days of Masses at St. Peter’s Basilica that will start on April 27, the day after the funeral of Pope Francis.