All bets are off on conclave outcome, says Vatican expert

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2025-04-25

Vatican City (PA Media/dpa) - The identity of the next pope is "totally unpredictable," a Vatican expert said, adding that the timely release of the film "Conclave" has likely sparked the public's interest in the centuries-old process. Cardinals will gather to vote for Pope Francis' successor at the behind-closed-doors meeting, known as conclave, following nine days of mourning. As the first of official mourning day begins with Saturday's funeral......

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