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As you might expect from a 2000 year old religion that employs a million people in every country, there are a lot of idiosyncratic traditions,
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and even the phrase 'The Catholic Church' is a bit of a misnomer because it's really made of 23 catholic churches each with different traditions,
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though they all do report back to the Pope. As a result, this video will necessarily have to be an overview of the process,
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not an exact description of how to climb to the top from every potential starting point.
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If you really want to become Pope, please be sure to check your local rules and regulations before applying.
