Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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The pope passed away. Long live the pope? Yes, but since the pope is not a hereditary monarch, choosing a successor is more complicated, though fortunately not as complex as it used to be. From the certification of the old pope’s passing to the election of a new one, the Vatican has evolved an efficient, but elaborate plan that’s adaptable enough to change with the times. Fortunately, there are no longer three-year conclaves.

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