Without a pope in place, the Vatican has what’s called a “sede vacante”– when the seat, the throne of St. Peter is vacant.
Looking back on Pope Benedict`s legacy, Chicago`s Francis Cardinal George spoke with WGN’s Dina Bair about a clear vision of who the next pope should be.
Francis Cardinal George looks back on Pope’s legacy, and speaks about what’s ahead

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