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Cardinals from 70 countries have begun a secretive, centuries-old ritual to elect Pope Francis' successor, the most diverse conclave in the Catholic Church's 2,000-year history. With 133 cardinals, chosen by Pope Francis from far-flung countries like Mongolia, Sweden, and Tonga, the process is filled with uncertainty due to the inclusion of younger, global south cardinals.

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