April 18, 2005

Symbolism marks conclave's start

Professor Marc Cogan, Wayne State University humanities professor, commented about the gathering of cardinals at the historic Sistine Chapel to select a new pope. \"It\'s at this moment that you discover that the Vatican is not just a tourist stop." He said it comes as a bit of a shock to some people that some of the greatest art in the Western world must take a back seat to other business.

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