1978 Press Photo Cardinal Sergio Pignedoli during the new pope election in Rome

Vatican City: Cardinal Sergio Pignedoli, 68, is one of those mentioned as frontrunners as candidates on Pope. Cardinals are to meet in conclave beginning August 25 to elect a successor to Pope Paul. Shown in a file photo just received from Rome, Cardinal Pignedoli has been described as Pope Paul's closest confrere among the cardinals. Dead.

Photo measures 8 x 10 inches. Photo is dated 08-25-1978.

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