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Image Cardinals at a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, in their last public appearance before sequestering themselves inside the Sistine Chapel for the papal conclave in 2005.

ANALYSIS: Who will lead the Holy Week liturgies? Will Francis meet in person with King Charles? These are just some of the questions the Vatican must answer in the coming days.

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