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Catholic `princes' jockey solemnly for the succession
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ONE HUNDRED and fifty five "princes of the church" gathered
solemnly in the red velvet chamber of the Apostolic Palace yesterday
to discuss (out loud) the future of the Catholic Church and (sotto
voce) the succession to the throne of Saint Peter.
Cardinals from around the world are grappling with globalisation,
fighting off new age sects and sexual morals. But in the three days
of discussion behind closed doors, the scarlet robed cardinals will
be above all seeking answers to the big ...
