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The papal conclave is set to begin soon as cardinal electors will choose a new pope. Follow along for live updates.

Before they vote, they swear an oath to vote based on the guidance of the holy spirit, not their own personal opinions.

All eyes are on the as the conclave begins on Wednesday as more than 130 Catholic cardinals come together behind the locked ...

For the first time since 2013, a papal conclave will meet in Vatican City behind closed doors to select the next pope to replace Francis, who died last month.