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Conclave at the Vatican: The election of the next pope
The College of Cardinals is set to convene starting May 7 for the conclave that will elect the 267th leader of the Roman Catholic Church, succeeding Pope Francis.
The conclave includes 135 cardinals who are eligible to participate in the papal election.
The process of selecting a new Pope involves the College of Cardinals convening in a secret election called a conclave after a period of mourning.
The Cardinals engage in deep reflection on the current state of the world and the Church's mission to determine the qualities needed in a new leader.
Unlike secular elections, the papal conclave is a solemn and private affair without campaigning or political alliances.
The conclave takes place in the Sistine Chapel, where eligible cardinals isolate themselves from the outside world.
This rigorous selection process ensures that the chosen Pope is deemed most capable of leading the global Catholic Church.
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