115 Cardinals from Around the Globe Begin Process to Elect New Pope
By Matt Rooney | The Save Jersey Blog
It’s officially underway!
Moments ago, a dramatic scene unfolded inside the Vatican’s walls as cardinals processed, two-by-two, into the famous Sistine Chapel as a full choir sang the “Litany of the Saints.” The conclave’s singular goal? Keep voting until the Roman Catholic Church has a new Supreme Pontiff.
I’m a Catholic so I’ve always been fascinated by this stuff, Save Jerseyans. A plurality of New Jerseyans are Catholic. In fact, the Garden State is one of the most Catholic states in America, with approximately 37,000 Catholics per 100,000 state residents according to the 2010 census and a growing bench of Catholic public officials.
Click here (or on the image to your right) to visit the official Vatican Radio website for more audio/video coverage of the conclave. Just don’t expect another peek inside the Sistine Chapel until after white smoke appears and the bells ring out… and keep your fingers crossed for Timothy Dolan!
Vatican video of the procession into the conclave, oath of secrecy and other rituals straight up until “extra omnes!” is below the fold…
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTtzyr5sBkc
They won't take an American.
@Mike Interesting insight from an expert: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVCosIFDREE
Cardinal Dolan and I feel they need to cut through the politics, reach out to the young, bring transparency, stay the course and BELIEVE in the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Can't watch YT at work.
My money is on the Canadian.
I'm with ya Rooney…It's time for an American! What do ya say we give our boy a little campaign support? Maybe a little 'contrast' advertising on Vatican TV…
I like O'Malley.