How is a new pope chosen? The papal conclave process explained

The secretive election process to appoint the next pontiff of the Catholic Church will soon be underway.

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• A new Papal election — known as conclave — is set to begin following Pope Francis' death.
• The method the Catholic Church uses to elect its leader has stayed almost the same for 800 years.
• Cardinals from around the world will descend on the Vatican City to decide on the next pope.

Following Pope Francis' death, the secretive election...