But he later added that the College of Cardinals would have the final word.
The College of Cardinals is now the largest in history.
The challenge will be to get inside the College of Cardinals.
Right from the start these guys weren't candidates for the College of Cardinals.
College of Cardinals limited to 20; no new cardinals until only 16 remained.
He became a member of the College of Cardinals in 2003.
"He left the College of Cardinals for another position."
At his death there were 61 members of the College of Cardinals.
The College of Cardinals dropped to their knees to join him in prayer.
He was a lawyer, a quiet leader among the College of Cardinals despite his comparative youth.