The start date of the conclave to elect the new pope has been set for Wednesday, May 7. Here's what to look for as cardinals prepare to elect the new leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.

The conclave to elect a pope begins May 7. Here's a look inside the secretive process

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The conclave to elect a pope begins May 7. Here's a look inside the secretive process

The conclave to elect a pope begins May 7. Here's a look inside the secretive process