The Path to the Papacy: What It Takes to Become Pope (It’s Simpler Than You Think!)
Who is qualified for the papacy? How does a papal election work? Here's the answer to everything you need to know about what it takes to become pope!
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Jacqueline Burkepile is the editor for the English edition of ChurchPOP. She is a journalist, a former director of campus ministry, and a wife and mother.
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