Papal resignation opens door to many contenders

Monday, February 11, 2013 | 7:34 p.m. CST

VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI's resignation opens the door to an array of possible successors, from the conservative cardinal of Milan to a contender from Ghana and several Latin Americans. But don't count on a radical change of course for the Catholic Church: Benedict appointed the majority of cardinals who will choose his successor from within their own ranks.

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