As the conclave begins, what’s at stake for the Catholic Church? We break down the process of electing a new pope.

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The New York Times article on Cardinals Gather to Select a New Pope

Chicago Tribune article on George, other cardinals head into conclave to select new pope

The Atlantic article on How History Can Help Us Predict the Next Pope

CNN article on Conclave to elect new pope begins

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