The ruler was Pope Benedict XVI and his courtier Angelo Sodano, the dean of the college of cardinals.

君主是教皇本笃十六世和他的侍从，枢机团团长苏达诺主教。

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The dean of the college of cardinals says the date for the conclave won't be set until all cardinals are in Rome.

枢机主教团的主持牧师表示，只有所有红衣主教到达罗马才会确定教皇选举日期。

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Indeed, the current composition of the College of Cardinals was conceived as a bulwark against change.

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The Pope stumbled when he greeted the dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Angelo Sodano.

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Dolan will be part of the College of Cardinals meeting soon to elect a new pope.

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