What happens now after John Paul II dies
Vatican prepares for a papal interregnum and conclave under Universi Dominici Gregis rules. The papal chamberlain assumes authority, seals offices, and arranges funeral and conclave as cardinals govern the church to elect a successor. Conclave rules now allow a simple majority after rounds if two thirds are not reached.
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Dan Rather Tom Brokaw and Peter Jennings did not anchor the pope death special as NBC CBS and ABC aired varying lengths. Brian Williams led NBC with Lauer in St Peters and Russert sharing pope reminiscences. Fox CNN and MSNBC ran vigil style reports from Rome and studios.
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