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Why this Conclave means it's harder than ever to predict the next Pope

Why this Conclave means it's harder than ever to predict the next Pope

Summary

Cardinals from around the world are meeting to elect a new Pope, but it's harder than usual to guess who that might be. This meeting is called a Conclave.

Key Facts

  • The Cardinals are having a meeting called a Conclave.
  • At this meeting, they will vote to choose the next Pope.
  • People usually try to guess who the next Pope might be, but this time it's really hard.
  • A Pope is a very important person in the Christian religion.
  • The last Pope was Pope Francis.
  • This is a very important event for many people, like one New York family who said it was a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity".
  • Some people believe that the decision on who will be the next Pope is in God's hands.
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BBC