Following the passing of Pope Francis, a strict set of rules and protocols is set into motion, guiding the transition to the next Pope. This tradition traces its origins back to Saint Peter—the first Pope—believed to have been chosen by Jesus himself.
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Over the centuries, generations of Catholic leaders have refined the process into a meticulously choreographed and deeply internalized election. Ultimately, the Cardinals select one of their own to ascend as the moral and spiritual leader of the Catholic Church.
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