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

conclave

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


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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

“Corruption is a major obstacle and a stumbling block in the advancement of the party and the nation’s causes,” Xi said this week at a conclave of the party’s Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 17, 2026

Nevertheless, about once a year I get a call or an email with a request to address a national lymphoma conclave.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 11, 2026

In May he took part in the conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV.

From BBC ● Dec. 19, 2025

A second night came and still the Ents held conclave under hurrying clouds and fitful stars.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien




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