Cardinals Preparing for Papal Conclave
Have to decide if they want a manager or a pastor
This is why there wouldn't be an American pope
Survivors' Network of those Abused by Priests says the named priests would be the worst candidates to be the next pope
Still need to decide on a date for the conclave
Will also continue to wear a white cassock
Accused of "improper conduct" with fellow priests
Italian media reports about existence of 300-page file on the matter
May not want to set up formal rules for future resignations though
Hurt himself in Mexico, and had a secret surgery to replace pacemaker batteries
85-year-old pontiff says he's resigning for health reasons
Benedict XVI speaks publicly for first time since announcing first voluntary resignation in 800 years
Location changed to accommodate larger audience
Posted about it on his blog and said he was willing to lose his job for his views
First Pope to voluntarily step down in centuries
Banned from some church duties due to role in covering up sexual abuse
Another member of church resigns
Names of church leaders who helped cover up abuse will be revealed
Thousands of pages of documents detailing sexual abuse made public
Prosecutors to review files for possible charges
Say that allowing churches to perform gay marriages could lead to persecution of Catholics
Seeking to overturn recent Supreme Court decision
Sexual abuse allegations in documents reach back decades
For office park he owns, not pizza chain (which he no longer owns)
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