The College of Cardinals tasked with selecting a new pope for the Roman Catholic Church begin meeting Tuesday to choose a successor to Pope Benedict
Cardinals Attend Mass Before the Conclave
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Cardinals hold their mitre hats as they attend a Mass for the election of a new pope celebrated by Cardinal Angelo Sodano inside St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, March 12, 2013.
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A Vatican Swiss guard is seen as cardinals attend a Mass for the election of a new pope inside St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, March 12, 2013.
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Cardinals attend a Mass for the election of a new pope inside St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, March 12, 2013.
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Cardinals attend a Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, March 12, 2013.