As the conclave begins, a look at difficult issues the next pope will face

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As the conclave begins, a look at difficult issues the next pope will face

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Black smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday, signifying that the cardinals did not elect a new pope on the first ballot. The cardinals are considering difficult and divisive issues as they choose the next pontiff. Geoff Bennett discussed the conclave and the…

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