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General Congregations of Cardinals begin in the Vatican
The first General Congregation of the College of Cardinals takes place in the Vatican, marking the beginning of a period of prayer, reflection, and preparation following the death of Pope Francis.
By Vatican News
A moment of silent prayer for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis opened the first General Congregation of the College of Cardinals on Tuesday morning.
Approximately sixty cardinals gathered in the Synod Hall for the occasion, and, in accordance with the Apostolic Constitution Universi Dominici Gregis, they solemnly took an oath to faithfully observe the norms governing the interregnum and the election of the new Roman Pontiff. The Adsumus, a traditional invocation of the Holy Spirit, was then sung.
