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What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor
Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that begins on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of the church,” rank just below the pope in the Roman Catholic Church; together, they are known as the College of Cardinals. When a pope dies, the college chooses a successor.
When time does the conclave start? Has a pope ever been elected on the first ballot?
While a pope can be elected on the first vote it has not happened in centuries. The last three conclaves, held in 2013, 2005 and 1978, each concluded within two days. Each day features two rounds of voting, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
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