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Which group holds a conclave to elect its new religious leader?

conclave

[kon-klayv, kong-] / ˈkΙ’n kleΙͺv, ˈkΙ’Ε‹- /


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The conclave was part of a bigger Vatican event that concluded with a free concert in St. Peter’s Square and a light-show of more than 3,000 drones in the night sky.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026

Beijing has escalated a sweeping purge of military officials in the days before thousands of delegates from across the country meet for the annual Two Sessions political conclave that starts on Wednesday.

From Barron's ● Mar. 3, 2026

Karp hadn’t been invited to the conclave where his fate was decided.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026

At its twice-a-decade leadership conclave last week, the party elevated foreign affairs to a "core" national function, alongside national defence and internal security.

From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026

The rituals of conclave were just as they had been before.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman


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