VATICAN CITY -- Steeped in tradition and pageantry, the ceremonies that will produce a new pope officially began Tuesday morning when 115 Roman Catholic cardinals celebrated Mass in the majestic St. Peter’s Basilica.
By Tracy Wilkinson and Tom Kington, Los Angeles Times
Tue, 03/12/2013 - 5:48am
VATICAN CITY -- Steeped in tradition and pageantry, the ceremonies that will produce a new pope officially began Tuesday morning when 115 Roman Catholic cardinals celebrated Mass in the majestic St. Peter’s Basilica.