Tag Archives: Cardinal Electors

Was the election of Pope Francis “invalid” because Cardinals committed certain crimes?

Canonist Ed Peters looks into the issue of the excommunication incurred by a cardinal elector who “canvasses” for votes in the context of a papal conclave.  HERE I won’t, here, get into Dr. Peter’s proposal that automatic (late sententiae) excommunication should … Read More

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Cardinals Praying in St. Peter’s

Some shots from the live stream. The Cardinals and others are at the Altar of the Chair in San Pietro, praying. Msgr. Marini leading the Rosary. Getting ready for Exposition and Vespers. Their collectives Eminences are singing Vespers in Latin. … Read More

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