Ready to head to the Sistine Chapel to choose the next pope. And as the storm clouds gather cardinals set to go into seclusion after celebrating mass at st. Peter erpeters basilica. Mark, good morning to you. Good morning, norah. There are elections and there are papal elections. Unlike last time going into this conclave there is no clear frontrunner and the potential Voting Alliance crossed geographic and theological divides. Truly this time anything could happen. It was like a team pep rally before the big game. The american cardinals leaving the college where they have been staying to the applause of the priests and seminarians there. Among the cardinals, a few find themselves in unfamiliar surroundings for an american being discussed as possible choices for pope. Bostons sean omalley quiet pastoral manner and experience in latin america has him on lists and timothy dolan, whose enthusiasm won friends. Cardinals arent supposed to Campaign Like politicians, but some might see a resem
OPINION- I was here 11 years ago today, I am remembering. A pope from Latin America was elected. Everyone was surprised.
I've been staying at the North American Pontifical College here in the Eternal City. The seminarians have a love for the pope and want to teach the treasures of the Church to all who are open.