💨 Abstract

Cardinals from 70 countries are electing a new pope, aiming to make the Catholic Church relevant in the 21st century, especially to young people. The pope must address sexual abuse and financial scandals, secularizing trends, and a dysfunctional bureaucracy. Geopolitical concerns include the Catholic Church's growth in Africa and Asia and the plight of Chinese Catholics.

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