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From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ a glossary of terms used in a papal transition

By The Associated Press  VATICAN CITY (AP) — A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the spiritual head of the global Catholic Church…

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Ahead of the conclave, the Vatican staff is to be sworn to secrecy under threat of excommunication

  By VANESSA GERA Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — Cleaners and cooks. Doctors and nurses. Even drivers and elevator operators. All the support staff for the cardinals who will elect the successor to Pope Francis are taking an oath…

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