The Intelligence Podcast - Ro on Pope Benedict

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Pope Benedict the 16th has died at the age of 95. He was no longer there as the focus of the Conservatives. It will be extremely interesting to see in the months and years ahead exactly where the Francis is more liberated for the death of Benedict or where he becomes even more a victim of those who oppose him.

Our Brazil correspondent surveys the state of the country, as Lula assumes the presidency precisely 20 years after his first inauguration. We ask why America’s armed forces are facing recruitment struggles not seen since the Vietnam War. And as Benedict XVI’s funeral begins, our obituaries editor reflects on his papacy. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer