Picking a pope: What happens in conclave
POSTED: 10:42 AM PDT Mar 11, 2013
UPDATED: 11:24 AM PDT Mar 13, 2013
After weeks of speculation and plenty of pre-conclave meetings, the conclave has selected a new pope. Take a look at what's involved in the process of choosing a pope.
The new pope's chosen name could tell a lot about him by signaling a previous pope he might hope to emulate. For instance, the selection of the name Pius could suggest a conservative outlook, since Pius XII was known for his conservatism. A John could be a reformer, since John XXIII called the Second Vatican Council.
