How the Papal Conclave Selects a New Pope: Secrets, Rituals, and Modern Security
Kieran Lockhart, Apr, 22 2025
The papal conclave is a secretive process in the Vatican where cardinals under 80 vote, under strict isolation, to elect a new pope. The procedure includes daily ballots, intense security, and centuries-old rituals, all to reach a two-thirds majority needed for choosing the next leader of the Catholic Church.
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