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How is a new pope chosen and what is a papal conclave?
Following the death of Pope Francis, cardinals from around the world will be gathering in Rome to choose a new pontiff.
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Shadows across a papal crest dedicated to Pope Pius XII. Pic: Reuters
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No pope yet… black smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel. Pic: Reuters
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Vestments are made for the new pope in three sizes. Pic: Reuters
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Brian's Kenya![Cardinals hold their hats during a mass presided by [German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger] in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican April 18, 2005. Cardinals will meet later today in the Sistine chapel for the start of the papal conclave.](https://www.nowworldview.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/skynews-pope-rome_6411163.jpg)
