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Pope Benedict XVI Resignation: Meet the Papal Contenders

intro: With more than 1 billion Catholics worldwide, the face of the church is changing. It's something the cardinal electors may keep in mind when the conclave to elect a new pope begins sometime in March, said Matthew Bunson, general editor of the Catholic Almanac and author of "We Have a Pope! Benedict XVI." RELATED: Pope Benedict XVI Resigns: The Statement There are 115 cardinal electors who will vote in this conclave, and they almost always elect one of their own. FULL COVERAGE:...Full Story
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