A conclave is the centuries-old election of a pope that derives its name from the Italian ''con clave'' (with a key) to underscore that cardinals are sequestered until they find a winner.

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Disgraced cardinal formally withdraws from participation in conclave - The decision came as preparations get underway for the ...

The Italian cardinal at the heart of the Vatican’s “trial of the century” announced Tuesday he was withdrawing from participating in the upcoming conclave to elect a new pope ...