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flag The Catholic Church begins the papal conclave to elect a new pope, signaling results with smoke.

flag The Catholic Church prepares to elect a new pope through a secretive process called the papal conclave. flag Cardinals under 80 gather in the Sistine Chapel to cast secret ballots until a two-thirds majority is reached. flag Black smoke signals no decision, while white smoke announces a new pope. flag After accepting the role, the elected pope chooses a papal name and is introduced to the world from St. Peter's Basilica.

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