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Students at Chicago Catholic school learn valuable lessons in mock conclave

Students at a Catholic school in the Lakeview neighborhood conducted a mock papal conclave on Tuesday to explore the responsibilities of cardinals in choosing a new pope.
This activity coincided with the real cardinals in Rome preparing for the papal conclave, giving children insight into the election process and responsibilities.
About 20 students donned costumes representing church officials and ceremonial guards while gathered in a school assembly room set up to resemble the Sistine Chapel to conduct interviews and cast votes.
Cardinal Augustus 'Augie' Wilk, a fourth grader, was elected 'Pope Augustine' with two-thirds of the vote, and white smoke from a pipe signaled the outcome to the school.
Students reflected on qualities needed for a pope, emphasizing humility, kindness, holiness, and a good heart, while recognizing the seriousness and fun in the election simulation.

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