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From 'conclave' to 'white smoke,' a glossary of terms used in a papal transition • Apr. 23, 2025, 6:53 AM ET (AP)
An Irish-born American cardinal is entrusted as the 'camerlengo,' running the Holy See between popes • Apr. 22, 2025, 12:19 AM ET (AP)
Pope Francis has died, the Vatican camerlengo, announces • Apr. 21, 2025, 4:01 AM ET (AP)

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Also Known As chamberlain • camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church

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