From conclave to “Habemus papam,” here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.

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Discover the meaning behind conclave, Camerlengo and more terms used as the Catholic Church prepares for a new leader ...

A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process. These are the need-to-know terms — some of them ...