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Selecting A New Pope

Cardinals from around the world have begun gathering in Rome to greet Pope Benedict XVI before he retires on Thursday.  The cardinals will meet to discuss when to begin the conclave to elect his successor.  Dr. Helen Ciernick, Assistant Professor of Theology and co-chair of the Department of Religious Studies and Philosophy at Mt. Marty College in Yankton, and Dr. Paul Anders, Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies and co-chair of the Department of Philosophy talk about the election of a new Pope and Pope Benedict's place in history.