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vatican-news 06 May 2025

How the Conclave Works: History, White Smoke, Black Smoke and Papal Election

The Conclave: History, Meaning, and Rituals of the Papal Election The conclave is one of the most solemn and mysterious events of the Catholic Church. Whenever a pope dies or resigns, the cardinals gather in the Vatican to elect his succ...

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vatican-news 25 Apr 2025

Conclave: Electing the Pope - History, Process, and Significance

"I've heard the word 'conclave' used when they talk about choosing a new Pope. What exactly is that?" That's a very interesting question! The term "conclave" refers to the special meeting...

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