Pope changes Church law;allows cardinals to start conclave early

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The Vatican said on Monday that a report into papal documents leaked by Pope Benedict's butler in the so-called "Vatileaks scandal" last year will remain confidential and only be shown to the next pontiff.    

"The Holy Father has decided that the facts of this investigation, the contents of which are known only to Himself, will be made available exclusively to the new Pontiff," the Vatican said in a statement.    

Some Italian media had called for the report to be made public ahead of the conclave that will choose the next pope.  

On the other hand, Pope Benedict has changed Roman Catholic Church law regulating the conclave that will elect his successor, meaning it can start earlier, the Vatican said on Monday.    

The change to a constitution by his predecessor John Paul means the cardinals no longer have to wait 15 days after the papacy becomes vacant on Feb. 28 before they start the conclave.    

The conclave can now start before March 15.


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