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history of the papacy
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The Secret Ballots, Smoke Signals: How Is the Pope Chosen?
The moment a pope dies or resigns, the Vatican switches into a state of controlled chaos. Cardinals from around the globe descend upon Rome, their movements...
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The Hidden Process: How Is a Pope Elected?
Behind the closed doors of the Sistine Chapel, 115 cardinals—each a prince of the Church—cast their votes in a ceremony that has barely changed since 1274. Yet...