The Catholic Church faces a pivotal moment as the conclave approaches.

On Wednesday, a gathering of 133 Catholic cardinals is set to convene in a conclave, with the vital task of selecting the replacement for Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21 at the age of 88. The 1.4 billion adherents of the Church stand in anticipation, questioning whether the forthcoming pope will sustain the progressive route charted by Francis or veer towards a more conservative stance.

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