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Who, what, why and when: An expert's view on the conclave

Cardinals during the fifth congregation meeting in the Vatican, on April 28, 2025. [AFP]

The announcement of the date for a conclave kicks off a process that could see a successor to Pope Francis elected by the end of next week.

John L. Allen Jr, editor of online Catholic newspaper Crux and author of numerous books on the Vatican, offered AFP some insights on Monday into how it will play out.

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