Process for selecting new Pope about to begin

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – As tributes and mourners visit the entombment site for Pope Francis a day after his memorial procession, a process to elect a new leader of the Catholic Church begins.

According to Vatican news sources, the transition involves a conclave of up to 135 cardinals under the age of 80 converging in May.

Behind-closed-door meetings, along with balloting are part of the sacred secret election process that could take up to 20 days…

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