Cardinals gather to begin papal conclave

Name: Cardinals gather to begin papal conclave
Uploaded: 2013-03-01T13:45:58.000Z
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Description: Cardinals from the Roman Catholic Church were officially summoned to Rome from around the world on Friday to begin the process of choosing a new pope.

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Cardinals from the Roman Catholic Church were officially summoned to Rome from around the world on Friday to begin the process of choosing a new pope.

The cardinals will officially convene for the first time on Monday morning, following Benedict XVI's standing down on Thursday evening.

Alan Johnston reports from Rome.

Africa

1 March 2013