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Prelude to a conclave: understanding the selection process of a new pope
Category: News & Politics
Duration: 00:10:40
Publish Date: 2025-05-04 20:00:43
Description: Days before the beginning of the conclave to select the next pope, NPR's Scott Detrow is in Rome. He speaks with Sylvia Poggioli about the rituals and ceremonies involved in the upcoming election at the Vatican.

We also hear from Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the Archbishop of New York, about this moment for the Catholic Church, and what it's like being a seasoned veteran of the conclave process.

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