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New pope must have presence, Cardinals say

Before entering secrecy while selecting the next pope, the Roman Catholic Cardinals have hinted at the ideal profile of the future pope. According to the prelates, the pope must continue the grassroots interest among youth that the late pope created.

Also in line with John Paul II, Cardinals say that the new pope must be a humble leader with universal appeal. Cardinals may look to Latin America, Africa, or Asia, where the church is rapidly growing, rather than Europe, where the church?s presence is diminishing.

With John Paul II having selected all but three of the 117 cardinal electors, it is unlikely that the new pope with depart from the late pope?s conservatism.

Source: The New York Times

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