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Also known as papal conclave, Papal conclave

thumb|The 1492 papal conclave was the first to be held in the [[Sistine Chapel.]] A conclave is a gathering of the College of Cardinals convened to appoint the pope of the Catholic Church. Catholics consider the pope to be the apostolic successor of Saint Peter and the earthly head of the Catholic Church.

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A conclave is a gathering of the College of Cardinals called together to elect a new pope, the leader of the Catholic Church. Catholics believe the pope is the successor to Saint Peter and serves as the earthly head of their church, making this selection process significant for the world's Catholic population.

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Papal conclave
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Category:Papal conclaves
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Wikitólica
applies to jurisdiction
Vatican City
inception
1274-00-00
office contested
Pope
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