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What is a Conclave and how is new pope is selected as Francis in 'critical condition'
The secret ballot system, introduced by Pope Gregory XV in 1621, aims to reduce overt political influence, though factions inevitably form. Each Cardinal writes their choice on a ballot ...
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What is a Conclave? How a new pope is selected as Francis undergoes hospital treatment
The secret ballot system, introduced by Pope Gregory XV in 1621, aims to limit overt political influence, though factions inevitably form. Each Cardinal writes their choice on a ballot ...
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How a new Pope is chosen and why white smoke is so important?
The secret ballot system, introduced by Pope Gregory XV in 1621, aims to reduce overt political influence, though factions inevitably form. Each Cardinal writes their choice on a ballot ...
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What is a Conclave? Process to select a Pope explained as Francis undergoes hospital treatment
As Pope Francis continues to recover from bronchitis ... The ballot itself is secret and was introduced on 1621 by Gregory XV to try and avoid overt politicking but the Conclave is inevitably ...