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Evelyn Ann-Marie Dom

Thousands of Italians play Fantapapa, a fantasy football-like game to predict the next pope

More than 60,000 users in Italy are playing Fantapapa, an online video game inspired by fantasy football that requires players to assemble a team of cardinals whom they believe have the best chance of becoming the next pope.

To participate, players must choose 11 cardinals whom they see as the frontrunners in the upcoming conclave, set for next week.

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