The Papacy was vacant.
Therefore on July 16, 1990 the Papacy was vacant.
This book was sent worldwide to ever sedevacanist in the world in Radko Jansky's Traditionalist Catholic Directory.
Summons were sent to subscribers and anyone who had expressed interest in electing a Pope.
On July 13, six people were gathered near Belcue to finanilize the election. They were joined by a seventh, who left immediately prior to the actual election.