Cardinals set to begin conclave to elect pope on Tuesday
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By Randall Pinkston, CBS News
VATICAN CITY -
Cardinals wrapped up their tenth and final
meeting this morning before beginning the conclave to elect a new Pope. They've
been discussing the qualities needed in the next leader of the Church.
Canadian Cardinal Thomas Collins was
asked about reports of disagreements between the 115 voting cardinals.
The robe, hat, and shoes the new pope
will wear were unpacked today. The Vatican also released new footage of the
Sistine Chapel which has been transformed into a papal polling place. Copies of
Vatican documents and voting instructions have been placed on the tables where
the cardinals will sit. The first vote is expected Tuesday afternoon.
In preparation for the vote, Vatican
workers hung red curtains on the balcony of Saint Peter's Basillica where the
new pope will be introduced to the world.
There are said to be as many as a dozen
top candidates. Vatican experts from an influential Italian newspaper have
named three favorites; Boston Cardinal Sean O'Malley, Odilo Scherer from Brazil
and Italy's Angelo Scola.
About 90 people including chauffeurs and
staffers at the residence where cardinals are staying take an oath of secrecy
today. They're promising not to divulge any secrets they may overhear.
A Vatican Press Secretary predicts there
will be a new pope by the end of the week.
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