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Today, cardinals will form their conclave in the Sistine Chapel, beginning a mysterious process held in the strictest secrecy ...

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Following acceptance of his election, the new pope traditionally makes a prompt appearance on St Peter's Basilica's front ...

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As the papal conclave begins in the Vatican, an explanation of what will happen now before the election of the next Pope ...

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