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The 2025 Papal Conclave – James Keating, Ph.D.

The Catholic Church will soon have a new leader. Associate Professor of Theology Dr. James Keating explains the process of selecting a new pope, how long it might take, and some of the unique aspects of this conclave.

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Patrick Kelley, Ph.D.
Patrick Kelly, Ph.D.
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Adam Myers, Ph.D.
Adam Myers, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Political Science
Areas of Expertise: State Politics, political parties, political geography, federalism, American political development
Aishah Scott, Ph.D.
Aishah Scott, Ph.D.
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Areas of Expertise: History of race and medicine, long-term healthcare disparities on the HIV/AIDS crisis in the Black community

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