Donald Trump was asked about the upcoming conclave during a conversation with journalists before departure to Michigan, where there is to be held on the occasion of the 100th day of his office.
The US President initially joked that he would like to become a pope and it would be a “number one choice” for him. – No, I don't know, I have no preferences … I have to say that we have a cardinal who is from a place called New York and is very good He replied in a serious tone. “We'll see what happens,” he concluded.
On Monday, after the Congregation of Cardinals, the Vatican Press Office announced that the conclave, at which the successor of Pope Francis will be elected, would start on May 7. 133 cardinals will participate in the selection of a new head of the church.
