Conclave stories

on Monday, 18 April 2005 at 1.51 pm by Simon Kershaw
categorised as News

Today’s news is all about the preparations for the Conclave which begins at 4.30pm Italian time today (2.30pm GMT). If the cardinals decide to hold a vote this evening then it is possible that white smoke will be seen over the Sistine Chapel later today. News stories include

the BBC: Mass begins new pontiff election

The Times: Cardinals prepare to enter conclave with special Mass; How a new pope is elected; Progressive cardinals try to block Ratzinger

the Guardian Cardinals start choosing new pope

the Telegraph: Conclave meets to elect new pope

Update
Fulcrum has published an article by Oliver O’Donovan on Pope John-Paul II