Here’s how a conclave elects a new pope

Four cardinals, dressed in traditional red vestments, talk among themselves.

The process of electing a new pope follows rules and rituals that have been followed, and sometimes tweaked, since the 13th century — when cardinals were first sequestered to prevent any outside meddling.

CBC | World News

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