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What’s in store for the new pope's first days?

If it hasn’t happened by the time you are reading this newspaper, sometime very soon the Catholic church will have a new pope. Naturally the world will be waiting to find out what kind of leader he’s likely...

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The complex legacy of Benedict XVI

Now that Pope Benedict has granted his own wish to step down, the debate over his legacy is officially open.

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Pope Francis should be advised to push for peace

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Imagine getting a call from Pope Francis asking for your advice concerning the most important issues facing the Catholic church and the world.

If he asked you what kind of pope the church and world need at this moment in history, what would you say to him?

Well, if our new Holy Father asked me that question, I would first suggest he deeply reflect on the challenge given to him by Cardinal Angelo Sodano, dean of the College of Cardinals.

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