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A reason the papal voting may have taken longer yesterday

From the Conclave day 2 - Live updates series

Casting and counting ballots for a new pope may have taken so long yesterday because of the large number of cardinals voting – 133 – and their linguistic diversity.

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St Peter's Square

People wait on St Peter’s Square on the second day of the conclave, in the Vatican on May 8, 2025.   

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By The Associated Press

Casting and counting ballots for a new pope may have taken so long yesterday because of the large number of cardinals voting – 133 – and their linguistic diversity.

They hail from 70 countries, and not all speak or understand Italian fluently, which could have slowed down the proceedings if help with translation was needed.

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