Shumita Basu

This is not the first time the two countries have come dangerously close to escalation over Kashmir, a divided area that both make a claim to. There have been attacks as recently as 2016 and 2019, but they targeted security forces based in the region.

This is not the first time the two countries have come dangerously close to escalation over Kashmir, a divided area that both make a claim to. There have been attacks as recently as 2016 and 2019, but they targeted security forces based in the region.

This is not the first time the two countries have come dangerously close to escalation over Kashmir, a divided area that both make a claim to. There have been attacks as recently as 2016 and 2019, but they targeted security forces based in the region.

Conclave, the process to select a new pope, begins today. It's a centuries-old Catholic tradition where cardinal electors from around the world come to the Vatican, take an oath of secrecy, lock the doors of the Sistine Chapel, and stay there until they select a new pontiff. In fact, the word conclave, which comes from the Latin with key, literally refers to being locked in.

Conclave, the process to select a new pope, begins today. It's a centuries-old Catholic tradition where cardinal electors from around the world come to the Vatican, take an oath of secrecy, lock the doors of the Sistine Chapel, and stay there until they select a new pontiff. In fact, the word conclave, which comes from the Latin with key, literally refers to being locked in.

Conclave, the process to select a new pope, begins today. It's a centuries-old Catholic tradition where cardinal electors from around the world come to the Vatican, take an oath of secrecy, lock the doors of the Sistine Chapel, and stay there until they select a new pontiff. In fact, the word conclave, which comes from the Latin with key, literally refers to being locked in.

Bill Chappell, a correspondent for NPR, told us about the voting process.

Bill Chappell, a correspondent for NPR, told us about the voting process.

Bill Chappell, a correspondent for NPR, told us about the voting process.

And the commitment to secrecy extends beyond the cardinals. Workers at the chapel are instructed to sweep the room for bugs to make sure nothing gets recorded and leaked to the press. Selecting a new pope will require a two-thirds majority vote from the 135 eligible electors, all of whom are men.

And the commitment to secrecy extends beyond the cardinals. Workers at the chapel are instructed to sweep the room for bugs to make sure nothing gets recorded and leaked to the press. Selecting a new pope will require a two-thirds majority vote from the 135 eligible electors, all of whom are men.

And the commitment to secrecy extends beyond the cardinals. Workers at the chapel are instructed to sweep the room for bugs to make sure nothing gets recorded and leaked to the press. Selecting a new pope will require a two-thirds majority vote from the 135 eligible electors, all of whom are men.

The process can go on for days. When a pope is eventually selected, white smoke is the signal and the largest bell at St. Peter's Basilica will ring. The new pontiff is then asked two questions.

The process can go on for days. When a pope is eventually selected, white smoke is the signal and the largest bell at St. Peter's Basilica will ring. The new pontiff is then asked two questions.

The process can go on for days. When a pope is eventually selected, white smoke is the signal and the largest bell at St. Peter's Basilica will ring. The new pontiff is then asked two questions.

Then the cardinal deacon of the church emerges from the central balcony of St. Peter's to announce Habemus Papam, which is Latin for We Have a Pope. This conclave is unique in its makeup. While most of the electors hail from Europe, Chappell reports this actually will be the least European conclave ever. At least 70 countries will be represented, and 17% of the electors are from Asia.

Then the cardinal deacon of the church emerges from the central balcony of St. Peter's to announce Habemus Papam, which is Latin for We Have a Pope. This conclave is unique in its makeup. While most of the electors hail from Europe, Chappell reports this actually will be the least European conclave ever. At least 70 countries will be represented, and 17% of the electors are from Asia.

Then the cardinal deacon of the church emerges from the central balcony of St. Peter's to announce Habemus Papam, which is Latin for We Have a Pope. This conclave is unique in its makeup. While most of the electors hail from Europe, Chappell reports this actually will be the least European conclave ever. At least 70 countries will be represented, and 17% of the electors are from Asia.

There are a number of lists floating around naming cardinals who might possibly be the next pope. But observers point out Pope Francis was an obscure pick. It's better to wait and see the outcome. Before we let you go, a few other stories we're following. The Supreme Court will allow the Trump administration to implement its ban on transgender people serving in the military.

There are a number of lists floating around naming cardinals who might possibly be the next pope. But observers point out Pope Francis was an obscure pick. It's better to wait and see the outcome. Before we let you go, a few other stories we're following. The Supreme Court will allow the Trump administration to implement its ban on transgender people serving in the military.