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flag In March 2024, Cardinal Leo, a Colombian archbishop, was elected pope after a tense, multi-day conclave, becoming the first pope from the Global South in over a century.

flag In March 2026, new details emerged about the 2024 papal conclave that elected Pope Leo, revealing a tense, multi-day process marked by intense negotiations and shifting alliances among cardinals. flag The conclave, held after Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation, saw Cardinal Leo, a 68-year-old archbishop from Colombia, emerge as a compromise candidate after several rounds of voting failed to produce a two-thirds majority. flag His election on March 12, 2024, followed private discussions addressing concerns over the Church’s global influence, clerical accountability, and greater representation from the Global South. flag Cardinal Leo, the first pope from the Global South in over a century, secured broad support across factions, with the final vote confirmed in the Sistine Chapel. flag The process upheld longstanding traditions and secrecy, and his election sparked celebration worldwide, signaling a shift toward a more globally representative Church leadership.

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