Conclave to replace Pope Francis to begin May 7, Vatican says

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(ROME and LONDON) — The conclave to replace Pope Francis will begin Wednesday, May 7, the Vatican said on Monday.

Cardinals will convene at the Vatican to begin a process of finding a new pope, who will become the Catholic Church’s 267th leader.

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