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Also known as papal conclave, Papal conclave

eleição do Papa

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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
described by source
Wikitólica
applies to jurisdiction
Vatican City
inception
1274-00-00
office contested
Pope
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Article · Português

Um conclave acontece após uma renúncia ou a morte de um Papa, na Igreja Católica Apostólica Romana. O Colégio dos Cardeais se reúne no Vaticano para uma votação secreta, e assim escolher o novo líder da Igreja.

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