Conclave Accommodations Won't Be Plush
Apr 07, 2005
Cardinal Edward Egan says the residence he and his colleagues will share while choosing the next pope wouldn't be confused with the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.
(nrvtoday.com, April 6, 2005) Before departing New York, Egan told reporters that popes -- believing conclaves were taking too long -- have kept accommodations simple so the cardinals don't get too comfortable.
He says the Santa Marta residence has 120 rooms for the 117 cardinals, and that each room has only a bed, a dresser, a desk and a chair.
Asked whether he might vote for an African or Latin American pope, Egan replied that he'll vote for whomever "would do the best job."
Cardinal Edward Egan, Archbishop of New York, with reporters Egan says the Santa Marta residence facility where cardinals will stay during the conclave is nothing fancy.
Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, archbishop of Washington D-C, with reporters McCarrick says he'll approach the conclave with humility.
Cardinal Francis George, archbishop of Chicago, with reporters George says an American cardinal isn't likely to be the next pope.
Conclave Accommodations Won't Be Plush