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Previewing the start of the conclave to pick the next pope

Name: Previewing the start of the conclave to pick the next pope
Uploaded: 2025-05-06T15:22:00-0400
Duration: 4 min 25 s
Description: The process of electing the next pope begins Wednesday in Vatican City with the voting members of the College of Cardinals sequestered inside the Sistine Chapel and cut off from the outside world until they make their choice. CBS News papal contributor Francis X. Rocca has more.

The process of electing the next pope begins Wednesday in Vatican City with the voting members of the College of Cardinals sequestered inside the Sistine Chapel and cut off from the outside world until they make their choice. CBS News papal contributor Francis X. Rocca has more.