Who will succeed the Pope?

Those in the running to succeed Pope John Paul II are known as the “papabili” – those worthy of becoming Pontiff. Prominent among them are:

Who will succeed the Pope?
Sun, 03 Apr, 2005 - 11:52

Those in the running to succeed Pope John Paul II are known as the “papabili” – those worthy of becoming Pontiff. Prominent among them are:

Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger

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