Conclave to elect new Pope will convene in March

on 13/02/2013 20:54:10

The Vatican has confirmed the Conclave of Cardinals to elect a successor to Pope Benedict will be held in mid-March.

Just a couple of days after announcing his retirement, the Pontiff received a minute-long standing ovation at his weekly general audience.

He has reiterated that his decision to resign was for the "good of the church".

These people were at today's audience: