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Cardinals Hold Last Pre-Conclave Mass

Description:Roman Catholic cardinals pray for divine intervention, hours before beginning a conclave to elect a new pope. The Church is facing one of its most difficult periods in history, with a slew of sex scandals and rapidly dwindling popularity. The cardinals, including the 115 aged under 80 who will vote for the next pontiff, are praying that God will inspire them to choose the right man. (1:07)

Source: Reuters

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