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From the longest conclave to anti-popes: 10 fun facts about the secret voting to elect a pope

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VATICAN CITY (AP) — “Conclave,” the movie, may have introduced movie-goers to the spectacular ritual and drama of a modern conclave, but the periodic voting to elect a new pope has been going on for centuries and created a whole genre of historical trivia.

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  1. WDIO Duluth

    How long was the longest conclave? Facts about the secret voting to elect a pope (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    “Conclave” the film may have introduced moviegoers to the spectacular ritual and drama of a modern conclave, but the periodic voting to elect a new pope has been going on for centuries and created a whole genre of historical trivia.

  2. The Boston Globe

    From the longest conclave to antipopes: 10 fun facts about the secret voting to elect a pope (opens The Boston Globe)

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    “Conclave,” the movie, may have introduced movie-goers to the spectacular ritual and drama of a modern conclave, but the periodic voting to elect a new pope has been going on for centuries and created a whole genre of historical trivia.

  3. The Republic

    From the longest conclave to anti-popes: 10 fun facts about the secret voting to elect a pope (opens The Republic)

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    VATICAN CITY (AP) — “Conclave,” the movie, may have introduced movie-goers to the spectacular ritual and drama of a modern conclave, but the periodic voting to elect a new pope has been going on for centuries and created a whole genre of historical trivia.

  4. Green Field Reporter

    From the longest conclave to anti-popes: 10 fun facts about the secret voting to elect a pope - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    VATICAN CITY (AP) — “Conclave,” the movie, may have introduced movie-goers to the spectacular ritual and drama of a modern conclave, but the periodic voting to elect a new pope has been going on for centuries and created a whole genre of historical trivia.

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