Cardinals to gather ahead of conclave to elect new pope

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Formal voting to elect a new pope is due to begin by next week when 135 cardinals enter the centuries-old secret ritual known as the conclave. But papal experts say informal politicking is already underway in the private halls and rooms of the Vatican.   Pope Francis had appointed scores of new cardinals in far-flung countries, who've never voted before... so how will this affect the conclave?  Guest: John Haldane, former papal advisor to the Vatican, a professor of philosophy, and former Vice President of the Catholic Union of Great Britain Producer: Anne Barker

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