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Heavy is the white mitre worn by the pope. Whoever emerges from the coming conclave as the new leader of the 1.4-billion-member Catholic Church will face a myriad of problems. Among the pressing ...

From the majestic art to the white smoke, here's what to know about the Sistine Chapel, the sacred site of the conclave.