Existing rules say voting for pope should begin 15 to 20 days after papal vacancy . But Vatican has said because Benedict XVI is resigning , a vote should be held sooner than usual . Benedict 's resignation is scheduled for May 28 .
Existing rules say vote for replacement should begin 15 to 20 days after papal vacancy . But Vatican has said because Benedict XVI is resigning , a vote might be held sooner than usual . Benedict 's resignation is set for February 28 .