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February 23, 2013

LA Times: As a new pope is chosen, Latin America hopes for more sway

by Tracy Wilkinson
Los Angeles Times

MEXICO CITY — They represent the region with more Roman Catholics than any other. And their to-do list for the next pope is a long one.

Next month, 19 cardinals from Latin America will be among the 117 from around the world expected to be eligible to participate in the secret meetings to choose a replacement for Pope Benedict XVI.

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