Cardinals fail to agree date of conclave

THE college of cardinals met for a second day of talks yesterday to prepare for the conclave to elect a successor to Pope John Paul.

Cardinals fail to agree date of conclave
Wed, 06 Apr, 2005 - 01:00

Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls said after the meeting had concluded that the cardinals hadn’t yet decided on a date for the conclave, which according to Church law must occur between 15 and 20 days after the death of a pope.

Brazilian Cardinal Geraldo Majella Agnelo said he thought a new Pope would be chosen quickly.

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