Bishops congratulate wrong pope

Italian bishops were quick to congratulate the new pope. Too quick – they got the wrong man.

Bishops congratulate wrong pope
Thu, 14 Mar, 2013 - 12:32

Italian bishops were quick to congratulate the new pope. Too quick – they got the wrong man.

The Italian Bishops’ Conference yesterday sent a congratulatory email to one of their own, Milan Cardinal Scola – tipped as a hot conclave favourite.

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