Expert explains as papal conclave begins Wednesday in Vatican City

BATON ROUGE — The Catholic Church will begin its sacred tradition of selecting the next pope Wednesday. LSU Religious Studies professor Michael Pasquier said Conclave translates to “under lock and key”. Pasquier said more than 100 cardinals from around the world will come together in private to begin the election process.“It’s meant to ensure that they come together in a prayerful way and in a way that is meant to ensure that they are n