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.

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Traditionally, there is one ballot taken on the first afternoon of the conclave and four ballots taken each day after that, two each morning and two each afternoon. A new pope must receive votes from two-thirds of the participating cardinals plus one to be elected.

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