Vatican prepares to elect new Pope

The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI today has set in motion a complex sequence of events to elect the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

Vatican prepares to elect new Pope
Mon, 11 Feb, 2013 - 15:08

The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI today has set in motion a complex sequence of events to elect the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

Up to 120 cardinals will take the momentous decision over who will next lead the millions of Catholics around the globe.

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