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The conclave will gather to select the new pope 15 to 20 days after the death of Pope Francis. In accordance with the rule, the conclave is expected to gather between May 6 and May 11.

The Times Opinion columnist discusses religion and belief — at this moment in our politics, and in our lives more generally.

Even though cardinals don’t campaign for the job, there are always front-runners going into a conclave to choose the next pope. These candidates are known as “papabile,” an unofficial Italian word ...