Conclave to elect new Pope will convene in March

The Vatican has confirmed the Conclave of Cardinals to elect a successor to Pope Benedict will be held in mid-March.

Conclave to elect new Pope will convene in March

The Vatican has confirmed the Conclave of Cardinals to elect a successor to Pope Benedict will be held in mid-March.

Just a couple of days after announcing his retirement, the Pontiff received a minute-long standing ovation at his weekly general audience.

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