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Antes de formalizar su candidatura con la directiva del CNE, Rosales dio un discurso a sus seguidores, agolpados a las afueras de la sede del organismo electoral venezolano en el centro de Caracas.
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His resignation, which took effect Thursday, ushered in a period known as "sede vacante" or "vacant see" the transition period between papacies when a few Vatican officials take charge of running the church.
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"It seems unimaginable that one could continue to use a communication tool so popular and powerful during the 'sede vacante' period, " Vatican Radio said, referring to the time during which the seat will be empty.
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The first meeting isn't now expected until March 4, Father Lombardi said, since the official convocation to cardinals to come to Rome will only go out on March 1 the first day of what's known as the "sede vacante, " or the vacancy between papacies.
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