May 7 conclave expected to be the largest in history; at least 88 votes will be necessary to elect a new pope - The Dialog
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May 7 conclave expected to be the largest in history; at least 88 votes will be necessary to elect a new pope - The Dialog
VATICAN CITY — The conclave that begins May 7 is expected to be the largest in history, with a wide geographical mix of cardinal-electors. There are 135 cardinals under the age of 80 and eligible to vote in a papal election. By contrast, 115 cardinals took part in the conclaves in 2005 and 2013. The cardinals represent 72 different countries if one counts the nations where they are serving and not just where they were born. Take the example of t…
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