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How does a Papal Conclave work?

Cardinals leave at the end of a Mass on the eighth of nine days of mourning for Pope Francis (AAP)

Cardinals leave at the end of a Mass on the eighth of nine days of mourning for Pope Francis (AAP) Source: AAP / Alessandra Tarantino/AP

Centuries-old tradition, the conclave will begin on May 7, to determine the successor of Pope Francis. But how does papal conclave work?


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By Haylena Krishnamoorthy

Presented by Yumi Oba

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Centuries-old tradition, the conclave will begin on May 7, to determine the successor of Pope Francis. But how does papal conclave work?


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