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Catholics consider future pope as conclave nears
Faithful across five continents weigh options from Latin American to Polish born candidates while criticizing clergy abuse and declining numbers. Brazilian hopes push for a non European pope. observers seek a leader who can renew believers and address AIDS era contraception and celibacy debates.
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Sao Paulo
Benedict XVI
John Paul I
Europe
Rome
Emeritus Benedict
Solange Lima
Mother of God
Odilo Scherer
Latin America
Benedict
John Paul II
Poland
Charlene Bautista
Baclaran
Manila
Philippines