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Cardinals in: choosing the next pope
Apr 22, 2025
John Hooper, Italy and Vatican correspondent for The Economist, and Sarah Birke, Mexico City Bureau Chief, engage in a revealing conversation about the impending papal conclave. They dive into the pressing challenges the next pope will face, including clerical abuse scandals and global influences on the church. The discussion also touches on the alarming rise of disappearances in Mexico due to gang violence and ineffective government responses. Additionally, they explore the unexpected chaos around the Minecraft movie's success in theaters.
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- The selection of the next pope will be heavily influenced by the current challenges facing the Catholic Church, including its response to global issues.
- Recent cinema screenings of the Minecraft movie highlight a resurgence of younger audiences in theaters, though chaotic reactions are raising concerns for cinema operators.
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