Papal conclave ends on second day, in line with two centuries of tradition

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Data: Catholic Hierarchy; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios Visuals
While Catholic cardinals have previously taken up to half a year to elect a new pope, no conclave has lasted longer than four days in nearly two centuries.
Why it matters: If recent history is any indication, the Catholic Church…

This story appeared on axios.com, 2025-05-08 16:52:14.
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