The Conclave is coming: British cardinals arrive for secret gathering

A British cardinal was among the first to arrive at the Vatican yesterday as they began to 'check in' for the start of the conclave to elect the next Pope.

Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe, 79, is one of three British cardinals who will be involved in electing the next Pope once the voting process begins this afternoon.

The 133 cardinals eligible to vote yesterday descended on the Vatican to check into their accommodation.

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