Roman Catholic cardinals have begun discussions on choosing a new pope to succeed Pope Benedict the sixteenth who stepped down last week.
At the so-called General Congregation Monday, over one-hundred-40 cardinals prayed and swore an oath of secrecy for the daily debates leading up to a conclave, a voting process for a pontiff.
While no date has been set for the conclave, there's speculation it may start on March 11th.
Attention also lies over whether the European-majority College of Cardinals will select a new pope from outside Europe.

Reporter : yschoi@arirang.co.kr