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The Congregation of Cardinals gather for the fifth time in the New Hall of the Synod after the death of Pope Francis, Monday, April 28, 2025. (Vatican Media via AP)

The Congregation of Cardinals gather for the fifth time in the New Hall of the Synod after the death of Pope Francis, Monday, April 28, 2025.