Original sentence: On 9 April 1555, the fourth day of the papal conclave following the death of Julius III (1550–55), Cervini was elected Pope despite efforts by the Emperor Charles V to veto his election
Edited sentence: On 9 April 1555, the fourth day of the papal conclave, Cervini was elected Pope despite efforts by the Emperor Charles V to veto his election.The first Conclave of 1555 following the death of Julius III (1550–1555), involved a struggle between French interests in Italy (which had been favored by Julius III) and Imperial interests, which were intent on Church reform through a Church council, but with the Emperor controlling the outcome