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Earliest possible conclave result is Thursday midnight, says Filipino rector
Earliest possible conclave result is Thursday midnight, says Filipino rector
MANILA — The Vatican's papal conclave can elect a new head of the Catholic Church as early as later midnight (Manila time), Thursday, according to a Filipino rector of a college in Rome.
MANILA — The Vatican's papal conclave can elect a new head of the Catholic Church as early as later midnight (Manila time), Thursday, according to a Filipino rector of a college in Rome.
But Fr. Greg Gaston, rector of the Pontificio Collegio Filippino (PCF), emphasized on a TeleRadyo Serbisyo interview that this can still depend on cardinals' decision-making.
But Fr. Greg Gaston, rector of the Pontificio Collegio Filippino (PCF), emphasized on a TeleRadyo Serbisyo interview that this can still depend on cardinals' decision-making.
"Ang pinakamabilis po ay midnight d'yan sa Philippines, mamayang (Thursday) midnight, kung halimbawa nga na may napilian na ng cardinals. Kasi ngayong hapon papasok na sila sa conclave, sa Sistine Chapel at magbobotohan na rin mamayang hapon," he said.
"Ang pinakamabilis po ay midnight d'yan sa Philippines, mamayang (Thursday) midnight, kung halimbawa nga na may napilian na ng cardinals. Kasi ngayong hapon papasok na sila sa conclave, sa Sistine Chapel at magbobotohan na rin mamayang hapon," he said.
"Kung makuha na agad, then 'yun na 'yun. Although 'di natin alam kung ilan beses ba sila. Halimbawa kay Pope Benedict [XVI], hapon nagsimula wala muna. The following day, dalawa sa umaga wala pa rin. 'Yung una sa hapon, meron na. 'Yung kay Pope Francis naman, 'yung pangalawa sa hapon, meron na. Bale second day sila," he added.
"Kung makuha na agad, then 'yun na 'yun. Although 'di natin alam kung ilan beses ba sila. Halimbawa kay Pope Benedict [XVI], hapon nagsimula wala muna. The following day, dalawa sa umaga wala pa rin. 'Yung una sa hapon, meron na. 'Yung kay Pope Francis naman, 'yung pangalawa sa hapon, meron na. Bale second day sila," he added.
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Benedict XVI and Francis were both elected in two days way back 2005 and 2013, respectively.
Benedict XVI and Francis were both elected in two days way back 2005 and 2013, respectively.
In the 20th and 21st centuries, conclaves have never lasted longer than five days
In the 20th and 21st centuries, conclaves have never lasted longer than five days
Gaston meanwhile explained that the longest time a conclave can last is 3 years, referring to Pope Gregory X's elections in 1268 to 1271.
Gaston meanwhile explained that the longest time a conclave can last is 3 years, referring to Pope Gregory X's elections in 1268 to 1271.
It is known to be the longest Pope elections in Catholic Church history. According to a Vatican News article, this established the culture for cardinals to be locked in seclusion "cum clave" as they focus on choosing the next leader of the Catholic Church "without any political or personal interference".
It is known to be the longest Pope elections in Catholic Church history. According to a Vatican News article, this established the culture for cardinals to be locked in seclusion "cum clave" as they focus on choosing the next leader of the Catholic Church "without any political or personal interference".
Gaston also reiterated the reason why only 133 churchmen will be able to vote later from originally 135 who met the criteria.
Gaston also reiterated the reason why only 133 churchmen will be able to vote later from originally 135 who met the criteria.
"'Yung taga-Valencia, Spain talagang masakitin na kahit nasa 80 na siya, so 'di siya makapunta. Then 'yung isa pa na hindi ko maalala, ganu'n din may sakit din," he said.
"'Yung taga-Valencia, Spain talagang masakitin na kahit nasa 80 na siya, so 'di siya makapunta. Then 'yung isa pa na hindi ko maalala, ganu'n din may sakit din," he said.
He added that over 89 votes are needed to elect a new head of the Catholic Church.
He added that over 89 votes are needed to elect a new head of the Catholic Church.
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