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Behind closed doors to the election of a pope
The Vatican prepares for the most international papal conclave in history as cardinals from 32 nations seal themselves in the Sistine Chapel. The process, shrouded in ritual, includes voting rules revised by John Paul II, the Domus Sanctae Marthae housing, and a dramatic Habemus Papam moment when a new pope is announced from St. Peter's Basilica.
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Vaticar
Sistine Chapel
Divine
Ameo
Oakr
WIM
John Pattles
Ouer
Jaseph Koters
Fordham York
Vatican
Telesever
John Paw
Uul Gray
Monnday
St. Peter's Basilica
Pauline Chapel
Yeni Creator” Shen
Michelanpeo
Jalin
Sumier
Christ
John Paul
Cen
Tury
John Paul VI
St. Peter’s Basilica
Ae Pile
Allege of
Karol Wojtyla
John Paul II
Temorable