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German cardinal Josef Ratzinger (pope Benedict XVI), seen here during Pope John Paul II funeral on 8 April 2005, is among the 'favourite' cardinals to be elected Pope by the conclave that
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The body of Pope John Paul II lies in state in Saint Peter's Basilica as mourners pass by at the Vatican April 5, 2005. [Up to two million people are expected for
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