Klimeck died Sunday after spending more than two weeks in a medically induced coma due to extensive brain injuries from a prolonged lack of oxygen after accidentally hanging himself, according to the Hospital Santa Casa de Misericordia, in the neighboring city of Itapeva.

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The cardinals reside at Casa Santa Martha in the Vatican during the conclave.

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The pope's decision to remain in Casa Santa Marta, at least for now, is in keeping with his track record.

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