The politics of picking a Pope
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The politics of picking a Pope
May 9, 2025 | 7:17 PM GMT
The Sidebar panel and religion reporter Michelle Boorstein discussed the enigmatic world of Vatican politics and the process of electing a new Pope. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/washingtonpost Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/washingtonpost/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/washingtonpost/
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