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Papal Election in Rome Elevates Conti as Pope
Rome reports Cardinal Michael Angelo Conti elected pope after 50 days of vacancy in the conclave. Crowds cheer amid fireworks and bells. Conti, age 66, is hailed as a prince and baron with ties to the Conti family and Sforza connections. Coronation planned for the 18th. Rome stations show heightened ceremonial display. Other European items note Danish court relations, Algerine corsairs, and East India vessel arrivals.
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Michael Angelo Conti
Roarén Baron
Clement XI
Holy See
Marescoti
Paragoiani
St. Michael
Cardinal Parfili
Sc. Peter's
St. Angelo
Rome
St. Peter’s Church
Ia de Dials
Poli
Conti
Benedict Iyar
Terracina
Aquaparta
Neice
Sforza Cefatini
Ruspoli