What to know about the conclave to elect the next pope

By VANESSA GERA, Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — One hundred and thirty-three cardinals are sequestering themselves behind the Vatican’s medieval walls for the start of a conclave starting Wednesday to elect a successor to Pope Francis. Here are some things to know about the election of the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church, which has 1.4 billion faithful across the world. Why is the conclave being held now? The conclave was called after Francis died on April 21 at age 88. Th