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Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, anticipates a reflective mood at his first papal conclave. He expects discussions to move beyond the usual political divisions within the Church, focusing instead on the diverse experiences of cardinals globally, including those from Rwanda and Myanmar. Nichols emphasizes the importance of listening to survivors of sexual abuse within the Church and acknowledges the immense sacrifice involved in becoming Pope. He anticipates the conclave will last several days and expresses some concern about being without his mobile phone's alarm and prayer apps.

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