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

conclave

[kon-klayv, kong-] / ˈkɒn kleɪv, ˈkɒŋ- /


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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

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

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

From BBC ● Dec. 19, 2025

“For those of us who take our vow of austerity seriously, conclave is the only time we allow ourselves the luxury of fine food and drink. It reminds us that we’re human.”

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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